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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.40, 71 and 30.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.40, 71 and 30.24 is: 45.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.40 : 71 = 30.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.40/71 = 30.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.40x = 71 × 30.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.40x = 2,147.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,147.04/47.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.30

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