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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.93, 71.75 and 37.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.93, 71.75 and 37.06 is: 55.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.93 : 71.75 = 37.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.93/71.75 = 37.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.93x = 71.75 × 37.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.93x = 2,658.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,658.97/47.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.48

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