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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.42, 65.40 and 35.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.42, 65.40 and 35.76 is: 49.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.42 : 65.40 = 35.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.42/65.40 = 35.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.42x = 65.40 × 35.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.42x = 2,338.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,338.68/47.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.32

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