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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.80, 65.86 and 36.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.80, 65.86 and 36.86 is: 50.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.80 : 65.86 = 36.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.80/65.86 = 36.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.80x = 65.86 × 36.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.80x = 2,427.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,427.60/47.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.79

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