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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.60, 65.74 and 34.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.60, 65.74 and 34.51 is: 47.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.60 : 65.74 = 34.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.60/65.74 = 34.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.60x = 65.74 × 34.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.60x = 2,268.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,268.44/47.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.65

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