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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.89, 65.93 and 35.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.89, 65.93 and 35.59 is: 48.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.89 : 65.93 = 35.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.89/65.93 = 35.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.89x = 65.93 × 35.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.89x = 2,346.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,346.11/47.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.99

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