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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.90, 71.76 and 31.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.90, 71.76 and 31.84 is: 47.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.90 : 71.76 = 31.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.90/71.76 = 31.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.90x = 71.76 × 31.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.90x = 2,284.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,284.84/47.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.70

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