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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.95, 66.27 and 38.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.95, 66.27 and 38.23 is: 52.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.95 : 66.27 = 38.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.95/66.27 = 38.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.95x = 66.27 × 38.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.95x = 2,533.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,533.50/47.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.84

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