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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.62, 65.50 and 39.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.62, 65.50 and 39.70 is: 54.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.62 : 65.50 = 39.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.62/65.50 = 39.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.62x = 65.50 × 39.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.62x = 2,600.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,600.35/47.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.61

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