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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.19, 65.09 and 31.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.19, 65.09 and 31.65 is: 43.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.19 : 65.09 = 31.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.19/65.09 = 31.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.19x = 65.09 × 31.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.19x = 2,060.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,060.12/47.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.66

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