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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.16, 70.44 and 36.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.16, 70.44 and 36.48 is: 54.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.16 : 70.44 = 36.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.16/70.44 = 36.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.16x = 70.44 × 36.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.16x = 2,569.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,569.65/47.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.49

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