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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.61, 65.82 and 37.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.61, 65.82 and 37.32 is: 51.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.61 : 65.82 = 37.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.61/65.82 = 37.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.61x = 65.82 × 37.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.61x = 2,456.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,456.40/47.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.59

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