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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.99, 66.27 and 37.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.99, 66.27 and 37.06 is: 51.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.99 : 66.27 = 37.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.99/66.27 = 37.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.99x = 66.27 × 37.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.99x = 2,455.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,455.73/47.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.17

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