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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.86, 71.91 and 30.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.86, 71.91 and 30.75 is: 46.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.86 : 71.91 = 30.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.86/71.91 = 30.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.86x = 71.91 × 30.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.86x = 2,211.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,211.08/47.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.20

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