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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.99, 66.29 and 37.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.99, 66.29 and 37.13 is: 51.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.99 : 66.29 = 37.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.99/66.29 = 37.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.99x = 66.29 × 37.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.99x = 2,460.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,460.83/47.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.28

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