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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.76, 65.93 and 44.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.76, 65.93 and 44.85 is: 61.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.76 : 65.93 = 44.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.76/65.93 = 44.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.76x = 65.93 × 44.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.76x = 2,956.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,956.74/47.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.91

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