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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.64, 65.76 and 30.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.64, 65.76 and 30.39 is: 41.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.64 : 65.76 = 30.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.64/65.76 = 30.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.64x = 65.76 × 30.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.64x = 1,998.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,998.45/47.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.95

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