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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.22, 70.82 and 30.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.22, 70.82 and 30.07 is: 45.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.22 : 70.82 = 30.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.22/70.82 = 30.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.22x = 70.82 × 30.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.22x = 2,129.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,129.41/47.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.10

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