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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.93, 66 and 36.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.93, 66 and 36.88 is: 50.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.93 : 66 = 36.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.93/66 = 36.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.93x = 66 × 36.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.93x = 2,434.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,434.08/47.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.78

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