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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.88, 66.11 and 35.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.88, 66.11 and 35.61 is: 49.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.88 : 66.11 = 35.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.88/66.11 = 35.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.88x = 66.11 × 35.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.88x = 2,354.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,354.18/47.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.17

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