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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.77, 71.70 and 31.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.77, 71.70 and 31.75 is: 47.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.77 : 71.70 = 31.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.77/71.70 = 31.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.77x = 71.70 × 31.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.77x = 2,276.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,276.48/47.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.65

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