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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.69, 71.38 and 37.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.69, 71.38 and 37.51 is: 56.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.69 : 71.38 = 37.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.69/71.38 = 37.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.69x = 71.38 × 37.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.69x = 2,677.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,677.73/47.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.15

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