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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.65, 71.15 and 37.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.65, 71.15 and 37.39 is: 55.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.65 : 71.15 = 37.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.65/71.15 = 37.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.65x = 71.15 × 37.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.65x = 2,660.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,660.07/47.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.83

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