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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.06, 70.75 and 35.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.06, 70.75 and 35.06 is: 52.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.06 : 70.75 = 35.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.06/70.75 = 35.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.06x = 70.75 × 35.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.06x = 2,480.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,480.50/47.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.71

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