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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.92, 66.12 and 38.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.92, 66.12 and 38.24 is: 52.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.92 : 66.12 = 38.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.92/66.12 = 38.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.92x = 66.12 × 38.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.92x = 2,528.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,528.43/47.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.76

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