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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.52, 65.66 and 43.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.52, 65.66 and 43.84 is: 60.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.52 : 65.66 = 43.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.52/65.66 = 43.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.52x = 65.66 × 43.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.52x = 2,878.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,878.53/47.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.58

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