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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.10, 70.57 and 35.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.10, 70.57 and 35.58 is: 53.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.10 : 70.57 = 35.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.10/70.57 = 35.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.10x = 70.57 × 35.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.10x = 2,510.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,510.88/47.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.31

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