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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.96, 71.96 and 31.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.96, 71.96 and 31.69 is: 47.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.96 : 71.96 = 31.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.96/71.96 = 31.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.96x = 71.96 × 31.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.96x = 2,280.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,280.34/47.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.55

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