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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.73, 65.83 and 37.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.73, 65.83 and 37.41 is: 51.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.73 : 65.83 = 37.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.73/65.83 = 37.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.73x = 65.83 × 37.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.73x = 2,462.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,462.70/47.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.60

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