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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.74, 71.53 and 31.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.74, 71.53 and 31.67 is: 47.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.74 : 71.53 = 31.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.74/71.53 = 31.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.74x = 71.53 × 31.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.74x = 2,265.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,265.36/47.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.45

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