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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.36, 71.05 and 35.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.36, 71.05 and 35.97 is: 53.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.36 : 71.05 = 35.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.36/71.05 = 35.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.36x = 71.05 × 35.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.36x = 2,555.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,555.67/47.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.96

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