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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.39, 70.90 and 35.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.39, 70.90 and 35.93 is: 53.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.39 : 70.90 = 35.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.39/70.90 = 35.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.39x = 70.90 × 35.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.39x = 2,547.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,547.52/47.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.76

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