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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.02, 64.83 and 36.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.02, 64.83 and 36.64 is: 50.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.02 : 64.83 = 36.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.02/64.83 = 36.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.02x = 64.83 × 36.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.02x = 2,375.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,375.37/47.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.52

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