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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.67, 65.79 and 31.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.67, 65.79 and 31.08 is: 42.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.67 : 65.79 = 31.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.67/65.79 = 31.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.67x = 65.79 × 31.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.67x = 2,044.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,044.75/47.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.89

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