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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.21, 70.77 and 30.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.21, 70.77 and 30.95 is: 46.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.21 : 70.77 = 30.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.21/70.77 = 30.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.21x = 70.77 × 30.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.21x = 2,190.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,190.33/47.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.40

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