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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.38, 70.99 and 35.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.38, 70.99 and 35.91 is: 53.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.38 : 70.99 = 35.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.38/70.99 = 35.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.38x = 70.99 × 35.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.38x = 2,549.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,549.25/47.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.80

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