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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.59, 71.35 and 36.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.59, 71.35 and 36.75 is: 55.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.59 : 71.35 = 36.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.59/71.35 = 36.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.59x = 71.35 × 36.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.59x = 2,622.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,622.11/47.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.10

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