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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.03, 64.94 and 36.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.03, 64.94 and 36.70 is: 50.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.03 : 64.94 = 36.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.03/64.94 = 36.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.03x = 64.94 × 36.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.03x = 2,383.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,383.30/47.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.68

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