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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.40, 65.34 and 35.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.40, 65.34 and 35.74 is: 49.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.40 : 65.34 = 35.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.40/65.34 = 35.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.40x = 65.34 × 35.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.40x = 2,335.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,335.25/47.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.27

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