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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.23, 65.18 and 30.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.23, 65.18 and 30.86 is: 42.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.23 : 65.18 = 30.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.23/65.18 = 30.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.23x = 65.18 × 30.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.23x = 2,011.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,011.45/47.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.59

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