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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.39, 70.65 and 43.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.39, 70.65 and 43.52 is: 64.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.39 : 70.65 = 43.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.39/70.65 = 43.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.39x = 70.65 × 43.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.39x = 3,074.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,074.33/47.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.88

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