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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.16, 65.03 and 36.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.16, 65.03 and 36.23 is: 49.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.16 : 65.03 = 36.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.16/65.03 = 36.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.16x = 65.03 × 36.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.16x = 2,355.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,355.53/47.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.95

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