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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.03, 64.89 and 31.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.03, 64.89 and 31.49 is: 43.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.03 : 64.89 = 31.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.03/64.89 = 31.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.03x = 64.89 × 31.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.03x = 2,043.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,043.06/47.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.45

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