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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.28, 65.20 and 30.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.28, 65.20 and 30.88 is: 42.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.28 : 65.20 = 30.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.28/65.20 = 30.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.28x = 65.20 × 30.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.28x = 2,013.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,013.38/47.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.58

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