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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.35, 70.96 and 36.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.35, 70.96 and 36.61 is: 54.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.35 : 70.96 = 36.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.35/70.96 = 36.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.35x = 70.96 × 36.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.35x = 2,597.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,597.85/47.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.86

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