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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.06, 70.33 and 36.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.06, 70.33 and 36.02 is: 53.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.06 : 70.33 = 36.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.06/70.33 = 36.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.06x = 70.33 × 36.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.06x = 2,533.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,533.11/47.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.83

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