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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.91, 65.97 and 34.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.91, 65.97 and 34.77 is: 47.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.91 : 65.97 = 34.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.91/65.97 = 34.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.91x = 65.97 × 34.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.91x = 2,293.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,293.78/47.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.88

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