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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.97, 71.87 and 35.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.97, 71.87 and 35.15 is: 52.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.97 : 71.87 = 35.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.97/71.87 = 35.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.97x = 71.87 × 35.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.97x = 2,525.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,525.70/47.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.65

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