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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.21, 65.20 and 36.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.21, 65.20 and 36.97 is: 51.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.21 : 65.20 = 36.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.21/65.20 = 36.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.21x = 65.20 × 36.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.21x = 2,410.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,410.19/47.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.06

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