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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.07, 65.04 and 34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.07, 65.04 and 34 is: 46.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.07 : 65.04 = 34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.07/65.04 = 34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.07x = 65.04 × 34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.07x = 2,211.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,211.36/47.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.98

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