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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.82, 66.03 and 38.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.82, 66.03 and 38.16 is: 52.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.82 : 66.03 = 38.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.82/66.03 = 38.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.82x = 66.03 × 38.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.82x = 2,519.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,519.70/47.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.69

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