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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.36, 65.40 and 30.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.36, 65.40 and 30.12 is: 41.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.36 : 65.40 = 30.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.36/65.40 = 30.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.36x = 65.40 × 30.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.36x = 1,969.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,969.85/47.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.59

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