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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.84, 65.99 and 34.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.84, 65.99 and 34.00 is: 46.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.84 : 65.99 = 34.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.84/65.99 = 34.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.84x = 65.99 × 34.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.84x = 2,243.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,243.58/47.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.90

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