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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.19, 65.07 and 39.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.19, 65.07 and 39.39 is: 54.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.19 : 65.07 = 39.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.19/65.07 = 39.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.19x = 65.07 × 39.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.19x = 2,563.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,563.11/47.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.31

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