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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.30, 71.08 and 35.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.30, 71.08 and 35.90 is: 53.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.30 : 71.08 = 35.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.30/71.08 = 35.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.30x = 71.08 × 35.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.30x = 2,551.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,551.77/47.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.95

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