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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.97, 72.03 and 30.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.97, 72.03 and 30.88 is: 46.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.97 : 72.03 = 30.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.97/72.03 = 30.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.97x = 72.03 × 30.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.97x = 2,224.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,224.29/47.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.37

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