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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.01, 64.89 and 36.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.01, 64.89 and 36.08 is: 49.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.01 : 64.89 = 36.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.01/64.89 = 36.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.01x = 64.89 × 36.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.01x = 2,340.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,340.91/47.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.80

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