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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.40, 65.38 and 34.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.40, 65.38 and 34.98 is: 48.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.40 : 65.38 = 34.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.40/65.38 = 34.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.40x = 65.38 × 34.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.40x = 2,286.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,286.99/47.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.25

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