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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.92, 66.16 and 35.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.92, 66.16 and 35.04 is: 48.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.92 : 66.16 = 35.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.92/66.16 = 35.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.92x = 66.16 × 35.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.92x = 2,318.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,318.25/47.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.38

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