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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.76, 65.92 and 38.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.76, 65.92 and 38.04 is: 52.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.76 : 65.92 = 38.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.76/65.92 = 38.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.76x = 65.92 × 38.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.76x = 2,507.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,507.60/47.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.50

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