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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.51, 65.53 and 30.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.51, 65.53 and 30.91 is: 42.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.51 : 65.53 = 30.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.51/65.53 = 30.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.51x = 65.53 × 30.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.51x = 2,025.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,025.05/47.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.62

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