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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.95, 71.97 and 35.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.95, 71.97 and 35.12 is: 52.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.95 : 71.97 = 35.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.95/71.97 = 35.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.95x = 71.97 × 35.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.95x = 2,527.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,527.41/47.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.71

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