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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.87, 66.06 and 36.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.87, 66.06 and 36.93 is: 50.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.87 : 66.06 = 36.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.87/66.06 = 36.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.87x = 66.06 × 36.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.87x = 2,439.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,439.60/47.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.97

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