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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.68, 71.54 and 35.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.68, 71.54 and 35.74 is: 53.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.68 : 71.54 = 35.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.68/71.54 = 35.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.68x = 71.54 × 35.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.68x = 2,556.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,556.84/47.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.62

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