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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.66, 71.34 and 37.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.66, 71.34 and 37.56 is: 56.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.66 : 71.34 = 37.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.66/71.34 = 37.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.66x = 71.34 × 37.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.66x = 2,679.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,679.53/47.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.23

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