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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.92, 66.02 and 36.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.92, 66.02 and 36.98 is: 50.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.92 : 66.02 = 36.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.92/66.02 = 36.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.92x = 66.02 × 36.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.92x = 2,441.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,441.42/47.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.95

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