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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.68, 71.24 and 35.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.68, 71.24 and 35.68 is: 53.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.68 : 71.24 = 35.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.68/71.24 = 35.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.68x = 71.24 × 35.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.68x = 2,541.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,541.84/47.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.31

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