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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.67, 65.44 and 43.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.67, 65.44 and 43.06 is: 59.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.67 : 65.44 = 43.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.67/65.44 = 43.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.67x = 65.44 × 43.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.67x = 2,817.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,817.58/47.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.11

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