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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.97, 71.89 and 30.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.97, 71.89 and 30.85 is: 46.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.97 : 71.89 = 30.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.97/71.89 = 30.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.97x = 71.89 × 30.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.97x = 2,217.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,217.55/47.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.23

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