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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.83, 47.52 and 34.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.83, 47.52 and 34.56 is: 47.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.83 : 47.52 = 34.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.83/47.52 = 34.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.83x = 47.52 × 34.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.83x = 1,642.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,642.29/34.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.15

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