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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.31, 65.25 and 34.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.31, 65.25 and 34.17 is: 47.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.31 : 65.25 = 34.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.31/65.25 = 34.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.31x = 65.25 × 34.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.31x = 2,229.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,229.59/47.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.13

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