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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.39, 71.10 and 30.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.39, 71.10 and 30.27 is: 45.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.39 : 71.10 = 30.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.39/71.10 = 30.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.39x = 71.10 × 30.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.39x = 2,152.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,152.46/47.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.43

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