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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.79, 65.97 and 31.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.79, 65.97 and 31.44 is: 43.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.79 : 65.97 = 31.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.79/65.97 = 31.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.79x = 65.97 × 31.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.79x = 2,074.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,074.10/47.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.40

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