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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.41, 65.50 and 36.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.41, 65.50 and 36.64 is: 50.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.41 : 65.50 = 36.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.41/65.50 = 36.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.41x = 65.50 × 36.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.41x = 2,399.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,399.46/47.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.61

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