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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.69, 65.82 and 30.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.69, 65.82 and 30.22 is: 41.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.69 : 65.82 = 30.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.69/65.82 = 30.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.69x = 65.82 × 30.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.69x = 1,988.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,988.75/47.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.70

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