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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.62, 65.74 and 30.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.62, 65.74 and 30.38 is: 41.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.62 : 65.74 = 30.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.62/65.74 = 30.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.62x = 65.74 × 30.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.62x = 1,997.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,997.18/47.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.94

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