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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.65, 71.43 and 37.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.65, 71.43 and 37.48 is: 56.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.65 : 71.43 = 37.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.65/71.43 = 37.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.65x = 71.43 × 37.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.65x = 2,676.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,676.84/47.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.18

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