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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.45, 71.47 and 35.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.45, 71.47 and 35.50 is: 53.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.45 : 71.47 = 35.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.45/71.47 = 35.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.45x = 71.47 × 35.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.45x = 2,537.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,537.19/47.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.47

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