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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.12, 65.06 and 34.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.12, 65.06 and 34.22 is: 47.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.12 : 65.06 = 34.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.12/65.06 = 34.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.12x = 65.06 × 34.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.12x = 2,226.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,226.35/47.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.25

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