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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.69, 65.84 and 38.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.69, 65.84 and 38.10 is: 52.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.69 : 65.84 = 38.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.69/65.84 = 38.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.69x = 65.84 × 38.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.69x = 2,508.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,508.50/47.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.60

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