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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.66, 71.37 and 36.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.66, 71.37 and 36.23 is: 54.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.66 : 71.37 = 36.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.66/71.37 = 36.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.66x = 71.37 × 36.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.66x = 2,585.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,585.38/47.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.25

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