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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.02, 64.80 and 35.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.02, 64.80 and 35.34 is: 48.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.02 : 64.80 = 35.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.02/64.80 = 35.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.02x = 64.80 × 35.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.02x = 2,290.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,290.03/47.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.70

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