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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.55, 71.26 and 35.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.55, 71.26 and 35.52 is: 53.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.55 : 71.26 = 35.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.55/71.26 = 35.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.55x = 71.26 × 35.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.55x = 2,530.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,530.98/47.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.23

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