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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.03, 48.73 and 34.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.03, 48.73 and 34.37 is: 47.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.03 : 48.73 = 34.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.03/48.73 = 34.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.03x = 48.73 × 34.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.03x = 1,674.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,674.85/35.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.81

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