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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.60, 65.59 and 39.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.60, 65.59 and 39.44 is: 54.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.60 : 65.59 = 39.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.60/65.59 = 39.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.60x = 65.59 × 39.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.60x = 2,586.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,586.87/47.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.35

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