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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.55, 65.64 and 34.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.55, 65.64 and 34.45 is: 47.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.55 : 65.64 = 34.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.55/65.64 = 34.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.55x = 65.64 × 34.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.55x = 2,261.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,261.51/47.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.56

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