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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.08, 64.96 and 30.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.08, 64.96 and 30.72 is: 42.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.08 : 64.96 = 30.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.08/64.96 = 30.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.08x = 64.96 × 30.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.08x = 1,995.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,995.57/47.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.39

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