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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.29, 65.31 and 39.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.29, 65.31 and 39.19 is: 54.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.29 : 65.31 = 39.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.29/65.31 = 39.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.29x = 65.31 × 39.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.29x = 2,559.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,559.40/47.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.12

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