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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.98, 71.68 and 36.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.98, 71.68 and 36.36 is: 54.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.98 : 71.68 = 36.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.98/71.68 = 36.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.98x = 71.68 × 36.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.98x = 2,606.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,606.28/47.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.32

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