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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.32, 70.88 and 30.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.32, 70.88 and 30.17 is: 45.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.32 : 70.88 = 30.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.32/70.88 = 30.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.32x = 70.88 × 30.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.32x = 2,138.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,138.48/47.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.19

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