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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.11, 47.50 and 34.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.11, 47.50 and 34.11 is: 47.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.11 : 47.50 = 34.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.11/47.50 = 34.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.11x = 47.50 × 34.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.11x = 1,620.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,620.14/34.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.50

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