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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.15, 65.16 and 43.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.15, 65.16 and 43.50 is: 60.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.15 : 65.16 = 43.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.15/65.16 = 43.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.15x = 65.16 × 43.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.15x = 2,834.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,834.46/47.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.12

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