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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.62, 65.73 and 37.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.62, 65.73 and 37.30 is: 51.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.62 : 65.73 = 37.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.62/65.73 = 37.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.62x = 65.73 × 37.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.62x = 2,451.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,451.73/47.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.49

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