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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47, 70.38 and 35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47, 70.38 and 35 is: 52.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47 : 70.38 = 35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47/70.38 = 35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47x = 70.38 × 35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47x = 2,463.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,463.30/47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.41

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