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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.23, 65.18 and 26.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.23, 65.18 and 26.50 is: 36.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.23 : 65.18 = 26.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.23/65.18 = 26.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.23x = 65.18 × 26.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.23x = 1,727.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,727.27/47.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.57

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