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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.29, 65.23 and 31.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.29, 65.23 and 31.74 is: 43.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.29 : 65.23 = 31.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.29/65.23 = 31.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.29x = 65.23 × 31.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.29x = 2,070.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,070.24/47.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.78

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