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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.08, 65.02 and 34.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.08, 65.02 and 34.84 is: 48.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.08 : 65.02 = 34.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.08/65.02 = 34.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.08x = 65.02 × 34.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.08x = 2,265.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,265.30/47.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.12

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