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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.80, 71.65 and 35.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.80, 71.65 and 35.75 is: 53.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.80 : 71.65 = 35.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.80/71.65 = 35.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.80x = 71.65 × 35.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.80x = 2,561.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,561.49/47.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.59

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