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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.95, 71.83 and 37.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.95, 71.83 and 37.77 is: 56.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.95 : 71.83 = 37.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.95/71.83 = 37.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.95x = 71.83 × 37.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.95x = 2,712.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,712.99/47.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.58

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