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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.97, 66.18 and 35.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.97, 66.18 and 35.49 is: 48.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.97 : 66.18 = 35.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.97/66.18 = 35.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.97x = 66.18 × 35.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.97x = 2,348.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,348.73/47.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.96

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