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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.95, 71.80 and 35.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.95, 71.80 and 35.08 is: 52.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.95 : 71.80 = 35.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.95/71.80 = 35.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.95x = 71.80 × 35.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.95x = 2,518.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,518.48/47.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.53

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