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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.97, 72 and 35.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.97, 72 and 35.13 is: 52.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.97 : 72 = 35.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.97/72 = 35.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.97x = 72 × 35.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.97x = 2,529.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,529.36/47.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.73

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