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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.11, 70.78 and 30.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.11, 70.78 and 30.00 is: 45.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.11 : 70.78 = 30.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.11/70.78 = 30.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.11x = 70.78 × 30.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.11x = 2,123.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,123.30/47.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.07

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