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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47, 64.84 and 35.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47, 64.84 and 35.44 is: 48.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47 : 64.84 = 35.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47/64.84 = 35.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47x = 64.84 × 35.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47x = 2,297.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,297.93/47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.89

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