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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.35, 65.30 and 34.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.35, 65.30 and 34.32 is: 47.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.35 : 65.30 = 34.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.35/65.30 = 34.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.35x = 65.30 × 34.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.35x = 2,241.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,241.30/47.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.33

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