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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.65, 65.72 and 31.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.65, 65.72 and 31.25 is: 43.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.65 : 65.72 = 31.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.65/65.72 = 31.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.65x = 65.72 × 31.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.65x = 2,053.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,053.75/47.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.10

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