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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.71, 65.82 and 36.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.71, 65.82 and 36.10 is: 49.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.71 : 65.82 = 36.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.71/65.82 = 36.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.71x = 65.82 × 36.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.71x = 2,376.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,376.10/47.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.80

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