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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.92, 71.92 and 35.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.92, 71.92 and 35.08 is: 52.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.92 : 71.92 = 35.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.92/71.92 = 35.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.92x = 71.92 × 35.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.92x = 2,522.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,522.95/47.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.65

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