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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.80, 71.61 and 35.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.80, 71.61 and 35.83 is: 53.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.80 : 71.61 = 35.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.80/71.61 = 35.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.80x = 71.61 × 35.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.80x = 2,565.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,565.79/47.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.68

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