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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.93, 66.20 and 36.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.93, 66.20 and 36.29 is: 50.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.93 : 66.20 = 36.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.93/66.20 = 36.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.93x = 66.20 × 36.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.93x = 2,402.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,402.40/47.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.12

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