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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.51, 71.16 and 30.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.51, 71.16 and 30.37 is: 45.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.51 : 71.16 = 30.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.51/71.16 = 30.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.51x = 71.16 × 30.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.51x = 2,161.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,161.13/47.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.49

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