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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.99, 71.88 and 35.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.99, 71.88 and 35.93 is: 53.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.99 : 71.88 = 35.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.99/71.88 = 35.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.99x = 71.88 × 35.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.99x = 2,582.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,582.65/47.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.82

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