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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.66, 71.37 and 34.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.66, 71.37 and 34.79 is: 52.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.66 : 71.37 = 34.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.66/71.37 = 34.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.66x = 71.37 × 34.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.66x = 2,482.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,482.61/47.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.10

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