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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.81, 71.58 and 35.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.81, 71.58 and 35.60 is: 53.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.81 : 71.58 = 35.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.81/71.58 = 35.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.81x = 71.58 × 35.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.81x = 2,548.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,548.25/47.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.30

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