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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.79, 66.03 and 36.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.79, 66.03 and 36.96 is: 51.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.79 : 66.03 = 36.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.79/66.03 = 36.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.79x = 66.03 × 36.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.79x = 2,440.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,440.45/47.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.07

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