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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.21, 65.16 and 36.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.21, 65.16 and 36.32 is: 50.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.21 : 65.16 = 36.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.21/65.16 = 36.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.21x = 65.16 × 36.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.21x = 2,366.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,366.29/47.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.13

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