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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.63, 65.81 and 36.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.63, 65.81 and 36.77 is: 50.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.63 : 65.81 = 36.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.63/65.81 = 36.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.63x = 65.81 × 36.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.63x = 2,419.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,419.83/47.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.80

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