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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.68, 65.82 and 36.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.68, 65.82 and 36.76 is: 50.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.68 : 65.82 = 36.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.68/65.82 = 36.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.68x = 65.82 × 36.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.68x = 2,419.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,419.54/47.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.75

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