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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.91, 71.70 and 36.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.91, 71.70 and 36.43 is: 54.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.91 : 71.70 = 36.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.91/71.70 = 36.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.91x = 71.70 × 36.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.91x = 2,612.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,612.26/47.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.52

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