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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.83, 71.87 and 43.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.83, 71.87 and 43.39 is: 65.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.83 : 71.87 = 43.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.83/71.87 = 43.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.83x = 71.87 × 43.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.83x = 3,118.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,118.44/47.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.20

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