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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.03, 64.81 and 34.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.03, 64.81 and 34.07 is: 46.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.03 : 64.81 = 34.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.03/64.81 = 34.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.03x = 64.81 × 34.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.03x = 2,208.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,208.08/47.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.95

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