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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.84, 71.96 and 43.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.84, 71.96 and 43.47 is: 65.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.84 : 71.96 = 43.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.84/71.96 = 43.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.84x = 71.96 × 43.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.84x = 3,127.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,127.88/47.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.39

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