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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.87, 66.06 and 34.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.87, 66.06 and 34.04 is: 46.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.87 : 66.06 = 34.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.87/66.06 = 34.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.87x = 66.06 × 34.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.87x = 2,248.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,248.68/47.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.97

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