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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.68, 65.82 and 31.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.68, 65.82 and 31.31 is: 43.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.68 : 65.82 = 31.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.68/65.82 = 31.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.68x = 65.82 × 31.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.68x = 2,060.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,060.99/47.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.23

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