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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.29, 70.75 and 34.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.29, 70.75 and 34.45 is: 51.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.29 : 70.75 = 34.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.29/70.75 = 34.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.29x = 70.75 × 34.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.29x = 2,437.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,437.30/47.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.54

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