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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.53, 65.58 and 30.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.53, 65.58 and 30.05 is: 41.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.53 : 65.58 = 30.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.53/65.58 = 30.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.53x = 65.58 × 30.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.53x = 1,970.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,970.68/47.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.46

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