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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.52, 71.46 and 30.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.52, 71.46 and 30.51 is: 45.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.52 : 71.46 = 30.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.52/71.46 = 30.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.52x = 71.46 × 30.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.52x = 2,180.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,180.24/47.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.88

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