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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.90, 71.90 and 35.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.90, 71.90 and 35.14 is: 52.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.90 : 71.90 = 35.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.90/71.90 = 35.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.90x = 71.90 × 35.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.90x = 2,526.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,526.67/47.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.75

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