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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.67, 65.77 and 30.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.67, 65.77 and 30.21 is: 41.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.67 : 65.77 = 30.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.67/65.77 = 30.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.67x = 65.77 × 30.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.67x = 1,986.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,986.91/47.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.68

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