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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.58, 65.67 and 30.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.58, 65.67 and 30.10 is: 41.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.58 : 65.67 = 30.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.58/65.67 = 30.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.58x = 65.67 × 30.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.58x = 1,976.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,976.19/47.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.53

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