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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.62, 71.32 and 36.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.62, 71.32 and 36.18 is: 54.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.62 : 71.32 = 36.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.62/71.32 = 36.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.62x = 71.32 × 36.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.62x = 2,580.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,580.36/47.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.19

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