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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.07, 64.86 and 36.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.07, 64.86 and 36.13 is: 49.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.07 : 64.86 = 36.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.07/64.86 = 36.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.07x = 64.86 × 36.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.07x = 2,343.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,343.39/47.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.79

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