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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.77, 65.92 and 31.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.77, 65.92 and 31.43 is: 43.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.77 : 65.92 = 31.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.77/65.92 = 31.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.77x = 65.92 × 31.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.77x = 2,071.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,071.87/47.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.37

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