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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.68, 71.42 and 35.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.68, 71.42 and 35.66 is: 53.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.68 : 71.42 = 35.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.68/71.42 = 35.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.68x = 71.42 × 35.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.68x = 2,546.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,546.84/47.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.42

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