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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.15, 70.68 and 36.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.15, 70.68 and 36.98 is: 55.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.15 : 70.68 = 36.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.15/70.68 = 36.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.15x = 70.68 × 36.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.15x = 2,613.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,613.39/47.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.43

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