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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.79, 71.64 and 30.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.79, 71.64 and 30.62 is: 45.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.79 : 71.64 = 30.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.79/71.64 = 30.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.79x = 71.64 × 30.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.79x = 2,193.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,193.80/47.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.90

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