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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.66, 65.80 and 35.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.66, 65.80 and 35.36 is: 48.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.66 : 65.80 = 35.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.66/65.80 = 35.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.66x = 65.80 × 35.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.66x = 2,326.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,326.76/47.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.82

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