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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.04, 64.92 and 30.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.04, 64.92 and 30.67 is: 42.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.04 : 64.92 = 30.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.04/64.92 = 30.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.04x = 64.92 × 30.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.04x = 1,991.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,991.05/47.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.33

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