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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.30, 65.30 and 34.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.30, 65.30 and 34.97 is: 48.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.30 : 65.30 = 34.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.30/65.30 = 34.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.30x = 65.30 × 34.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.30x = 2,283.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,283.04/47.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.27

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