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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.16, 64.95 and 36.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.16, 64.95 and 36.21 is: 49.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.16 : 64.95 = 36.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.16/64.95 = 36.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.16x = 64.95 × 36.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.16x = 2,351.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,351.84/47.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.87

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