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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.16, 65.01 and 36.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.16, 65.01 and 36.78 is: 50.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.16 : 65.01 = 36.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.16/65.01 = 36.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.16x = 65.01 × 36.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.16x = 2,391.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,391.07/47.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.70

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