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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.93, 71.69 and 36.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.93, 71.69 and 36.53 is: 54.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.93 : 71.69 = 36.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.93/71.69 = 36.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.93x = 71.69 × 36.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.93x = 2,618.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,618.84/47.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.64

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