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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.98, 71.97 and 31.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.98, 71.97 and 31.93 is: 47.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.98 : 71.97 = 31.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.98/71.97 = 31.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.98x = 71.97 × 31.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.98x = 2,298.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,298.00/47.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.90

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