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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.13, 65.01 and 34.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.13, 65.01 and 34.86 is: 48.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.13 : 65.01 = 34.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.13/65.01 = 34.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.13x = 65.01 × 34.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.13x = 2,266.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,266.25/47.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.09

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