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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.76, 71.63 and 30.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.76, 71.63 and 30.59 is: 45.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.76 : 71.63 = 30.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.76/71.63 = 30.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.76x = 71.63 × 30.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.76x = 2,191.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,191.42/47.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.88

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