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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.76, 65.85 and 36.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.76, 65.85 and 36.90 is: 50.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.76 : 65.85 = 36.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.76/65.85 = 36.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.76x = 65.85 × 36.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.76x = 2,429.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,429.87/47.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.88

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