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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.34, 65.12 and 36.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.34, 65.12 and 36.40 is: 50.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.34 : 65.12 = 36.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.34/65.12 = 36.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.34x = 65.12 × 36.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.34x = 2,370.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,370.37/47.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.08

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