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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.24, 65.17 and 34.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.24, 65.17 and 34.96 is: 48.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.24 : 65.17 = 34.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.24/65.17 = 34.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.24x = 65.17 × 34.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.24x = 2,278.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,278.09/47.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.22

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