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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.86, 71.78 and 30.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.86, 71.78 and 30.74 is: 46.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.86 : 71.78 = 30.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.86/71.78 = 30.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.86x = 71.78 × 30.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.86x = 2,206.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,206.00/47.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.10

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