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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.83, 47.93 and 34.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.83, 47.93 and 34.05 is: 46.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.83 : 47.93 = 34.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.83/47.93 = 34.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.83x = 47.93 × 34.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.83x = 1,632.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,632.03/34.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.86

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