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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.74, 65.98 and 39.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.74, 65.98 and 39.54 is: 54.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.74 : 65.98 = 39.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.74/65.98 = 39.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.74x = 65.98 × 39.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.74x = 2,608.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,608.85/47.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.65

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