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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.94, 71.73 and 37.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.94, 71.73 and 37.14 is: 55.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.94 : 71.73 = 37.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.94/71.73 = 37.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.94x = 71.73 × 37.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.94x = 2,664.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,664.05/47.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.57

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