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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.30, 70.77 and 35.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.30, 70.77 and 35.33 is: 52.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.30 : 70.77 = 35.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.30/70.77 = 35.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.30x = 70.77 × 35.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.30x = 2,500.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,500.30/47.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.86

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