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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.26, 70.75 and 35.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.26, 70.75 and 35.83 is: 53.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.26 : 70.75 = 35.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.26/70.75 = 35.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.26x = 70.75 × 35.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.26x = 2,534.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,534.97/47.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.64

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