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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.08, 64.98 and 31.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.08, 64.98 and 31.54 is: 43.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.08 : 64.98 = 31.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.08/64.98 = 31.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.08x = 64.98 × 31.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.08x = 2,049.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,049.47/47.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.53

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