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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.61, 71.28 and 35.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.61, 71.28 and 35.40 is: 53.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.61 : 71.28 = 35.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.61/71.28 = 35.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.61x = 71.28 × 35.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.61x = 2,523.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,523.31/47.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.00

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