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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.56, 65.67 and 35.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.56, 65.67 and 35.30 is: 48.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.56 : 65.67 = 35.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.56/65.67 = 35.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.56x = 65.67 × 35.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.56x = 2,318.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,318.15/47.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.74

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