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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.74, 65.82 and 34.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.74, 65.82 and 34.78 is: 47.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.74 : 65.82 = 34.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.74/65.82 = 34.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.74x = 65.82 × 34.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.74x = 2,289.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,289.22/47.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.95

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