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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.09, 64.99 and 34.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.09, 64.99 and 34.85 is: 48.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.09 : 64.99 = 34.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.09/64.99 = 34.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.09x = 64.99 × 34.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.09x = 2,264.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,264.90/47.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.10

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