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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.94, 71.97 and 37.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.94, 71.97 and 37.13 is: 55.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.94 : 71.97 = 37.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.94/71.97 = 37.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.94x = 71.97 × 37.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.94x = 2,671.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,671.75/47.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.74

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