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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.94, 66.12 and 34.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.94, 66.12 and 34.13 is: 47.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.94 : 66.12 = 34.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.94/66.12 = 34.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.94x = 66.12 × 34.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.94x = 2,256.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,256.68/47.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.07

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