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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.77, 65.87 and 34.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.77, 65.87 and 34.63 is: 47.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.77 : 65.87 = 34.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.77/65.87 = 34.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.77x = 65.87 × 34.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.77x = 2,281.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,281.08/47.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.75

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