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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.55, 65.66 and 31.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.55, 65.66 and 31.23 is: 43.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.55 : 65.66 = 31.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.55/65.66 = 31.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.55x = 65.66 × 31.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.55x = 2,050.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,050.41/47.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.12

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