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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.76, 71.70 and 43.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.76, 71.70 and 43.44 is: 65.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.76 : 71.70 = 43.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.76/71.70 = 43.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.76x = 71.70 × 43.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.76x = 3,114.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,114.65/47.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.21

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