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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.35, 70.91 and 35.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.35, 70.91 and 35.91 is: 53.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.35 : 70.91 = 35.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.35/70.91 = 35.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.35x = 70.91 × 35.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.35x = 2,545.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,545.84/47.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.77

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