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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.55, 65.60 and 30.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.55, 65.60 and 30.04 is: 41.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.55 : 65.60 = 30.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.55/65.60 = 30.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.55x = 65.60 × 30.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.55x = 1,970.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,970.27/47.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.43

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