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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.64, 65.80 and 37.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.64, 65.80 and 37.28 is: 51.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.64 : 65.80 = 37.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.64/65.80 = 37.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.64x = 65.80 × 37.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.64x = 2,453.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,453.02/47.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.49

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