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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.02, 47.94 and 34.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.02, 47.94 and 34.09 is: 46.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.02 : 47.94 = 34.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.02/47.94 = 34.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.02x = 47.94 × 34.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.02x = 1,634.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,634.27/35.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.67

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