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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.15, 65.02 and 43.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.15, 65.02 and 43.61 is: 60.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.15 : 65.02 = 43.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.15/65.02 = 43.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.15x = 65.02 × 43.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.15x = 2,835.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,835.30/47.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.14

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