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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.17, 65.09 and 30.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.17, 65.09 and 30.78 is: 42.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.17 : 65.09 = 30.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.17/65.09 = 30.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.17x = 65.09 × 30.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.17x = 2,003.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,003.37/47.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.48

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