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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.11, 70.71 and 30.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.11, 70.71 and 30.02 is: 45.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.11 : 70.71 = 30.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.11/70.71 = 30.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.11x = 70.71 × 30.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.11x = 2,122.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,122.89/47.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.06

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