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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.79, 65.79 and 36.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.79, 65.79 and 36.84 is: 50.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.79 : 65.79 = 36.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.79/65.79 = 36.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.79x = 65.79 × 36.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.79x = 2,423.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,423.70/47.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.72

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