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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.77, 65.88 and 38.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.77, 65.88 and 38.53 is: 53.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.77 : 65.88 = 38.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.77/65.88 = 38.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.77x = 65.88 × 38.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.77x = 2,538.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,538.36/47.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.14

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