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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.71, 65.78 and 36.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.71, 65.78 and 36.03 is: 49.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.71 : 65.78 = 36.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.71/65.78 = 36.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.71x = 65.78 × 36.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.71x = 2,369.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,369.89/47.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.68

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