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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.70, 65.81 and 37.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.70, 65.81 and 37.35 is: 51.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.70 : 65.81 = 37.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.70/65.81 = 37.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.70x = 65.81 × 37.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.70x = 2,458.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,458.10/47.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.53

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