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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.78, 65.78 and 43.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.78, 65.78 and 43.88 is: 60.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.78 : 65.78 = 43.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.78/65.78 = 43.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.78x = 65.78 × 43.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.78x = 2,886.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,886.10/47.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.41

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