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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.18, 65.16 and 34.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.18, 65.16 and 34.94 is: 48.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.18 : 65.16 = 34.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.18/65.16 = 34.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.18x = 65.16 × 34.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.18x = 2,276.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,276.69/47.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.26

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