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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.75, 71.57 and 36.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.75, 71.57 and 36.83 is: 55.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.75 : 71.57 = 36.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.75/71.57 = 36.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.75x = 71.57 × 36.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.75x = 2,636.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,636.19/47.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.21

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