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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.56, 65.60 and 31.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.56, 65.60 and 31.20 is: 43.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.56 : 65.60 = 31.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.56/65.60 = 31.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.56x = 65.60 × 31.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.56x = 2,046.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,046.72/47.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.03

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