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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.06, 64.88 and 30.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.06, 64.88 and 30.66 is: 42.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.06 : 64.88 = 30.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.06/64.88 = 30.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.06x = 64.88 × 30.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.06x = 1,988.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,988.94/47.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.27

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