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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.04, 47.94 and 34.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.04, 47.94 and 34.41 is: 47.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.04 : 47.94 = 34.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.04/47.94 = 34.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.04x = 47.94 × 34.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.04x = 1,649.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,649.62/35.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.08

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