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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.61, 71.46 and 35.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.61, 71.46 and 35.55 is: 53.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.61 : 71.46 = 35.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.61/71.46 = 35.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.61x = 71.46 × 35.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.61x = 2,540.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,540.40/47.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.36

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