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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.05, 65.01 and 35.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.05, 65.01 and 35.44 is: 48.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.05 : 65.01 = 35.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.05/65.01 = 35.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.05x = 65.01 × 35.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.05x = 2,303.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,303.95/47.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.97

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