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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.84, 47.76 and 34.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.84, 47.76 and 34.44 is: 47.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.84 : 47.76 = 34.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.84/47.76 = 34.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.84x = 47.76 × 34.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.84x = 1,644.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,644.85/34.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.21

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