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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.53, 71.35 and 30.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.53, 71.35 and 30.35 is: 45.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.53 : 71.35 = 30.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.53/71.35 = 30.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.53x = 71.35 × 30.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.53x = 2,165.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,165.47/47.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.56

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