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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.71, 71.48 and 36.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.71, 71.48 and 36.27 is: 54.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.71 : 71.48 = 36.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.71/71.48 = 36.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.71x = 71.48 × 36.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.71x = 2,592.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,592.87/47.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.34

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