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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.76, 65.85 and 38.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.76, 65.85 and 38.99 is: 53.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.76 : 65.85 = 38.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.76/65.85 = 38.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.76x = 65.85 × 38.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.76x = 2,567.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,567.16/47.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.75

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