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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.25, 65.20 and 31.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.25, 65.20 and 31.73 is: 43.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.25 : 65.20 = 31.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.25/65.20 = 31.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.25x = 65.20 × 31.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.25x = 2,068.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,068.80/47.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.78

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