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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.75, 65.70 and 38.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.75, 65.70 and 38.33 is: 52.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.75 : 65.70 = 38.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.75/65.70 = 38.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.75x = 65.70 × 38.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.75x = 2,517.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,517.95/47.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.74

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