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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.89, 65.96 and 37.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.89, 65.96 and 37.51 is: 51.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.89 : 65.96 = 37.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.89/65.96 = 37.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.89x = 65.96 × 37.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.89x = 2,474.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,474.16/47.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.66

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