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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.43, 71.17 and 35.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.43, 71.17 and 35.51 is: 53.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.43 : 71.17 = 35.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.43/71.17 = 35.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.43x = 71.17 × 35.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.43x = 2,526.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,526.80/47.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.27

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