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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.92, 66.14 and 36.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.92, 66.14 and 36.16 is: 49.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.92 : 66.14 = 36.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.92/66.14 = 36.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.92x = 66.14 × 36.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.92x = 2,391.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,391.62/47.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.91

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