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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.97, 66.15 and 37.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.97, 66.15 and 37.08 is: 51.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.97 : 66.15 = 37.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.97/66.15 = 37.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.97x = 66.15 × 37.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.97x = 2,452.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,452.84/47.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.13

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