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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.99, 71.87 and 37.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.99, 71.87 and 37.67 is: 56.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.99 : 71.87 = 37.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.99/71.87 = 37.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.99x = 71.87 × 37.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.99x = 2,706.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,706.80/47.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.41

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