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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.19, 65.12 and 30.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.19, 65.12 and 30.61 is: 42.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.19 : 65.12 = 30.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.19/65.12 = 30.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.19x = 65.12 × 30.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.19x = 1,993.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,993.25/47.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.24

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