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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.76, 65.91 and 36.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.76, 65.91 and 36.11 is: 49.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.76 : 65.91 = 36.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.76/65.91 = 36.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.76x = 65.91 × 36.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.76x = 2,380.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,380.01/47.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.83

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