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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.80, 71.66 and 35.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.80, 71.66 and 35.64 is: 53.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.80 : 71.66 = 35.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.80/71.66 = 35.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.80x = 71.66 × 35.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.80x = 2,553.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,553.96/47.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.43

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