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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.31, 65.28 and 36.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.31, 65.28 and 36.36 is: 50.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.31 : 65.28 = 36.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.31/65.28 = 36.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.31x = 65.28 × 36.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.31x = 2,373.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,373.58/47.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.17

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