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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.99, 71.93 and 35.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.99, 71.93 and 35.20 is: 52.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.99 : 71.93 = 35.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.99/71.93 = 35.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.99x = 71.93 × 35.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.99x = 2,531.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,531.94/47.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.77

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