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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.26, 65.16 and 36.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.26, 65.16 and 36.34 is: 50.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.26 : 65.16 = 36.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.26/65.16 = 36.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.26x = 65.16 × 36.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.26x = 2,367.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,367.91/47.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.10

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