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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.94, 71.81 and 37.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.94, 71.81 and 37.12 is: 55.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.94 : 71.81 = 37.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.94/71.81 = 37.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.94x = 71.81 × 37.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.94x = 2,665.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,665.68/47.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.61

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