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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.73, 65.82 and 38.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.73, 65.82 and 38.50 is: 53.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.73 : 65.82 = 38.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.73/65.82 = 38.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.73x = 65.82 × 38.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.73x = 2,534.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,534.07/47.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.09

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