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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.40, 65.36 and 30.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.40, 65.36 and 30.14 is: 41.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.40 : 65.36 = 30.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.40/65.36 = 30.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.40x = 65.36 × 30.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.40x = 1,969.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,969.95/47.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.56

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