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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.92, 71.88 and 30.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.92, 71.88 and 30.80 is: 46.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.92 : 71.88 = 30.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.92/71.88 = 30.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.92x = 71.88 × 30.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.92x = 2,213.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,213.90/47.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.20

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