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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.05, 64.92 and 30.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.05, 64.92 and 30.68 is: 42.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.05 : 64.92 = 30.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.05/64.92 = 30.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.05x = 64.92 × 30.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.05x = 1,991.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,991.61/47.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.33

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