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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.86, 66 and 47.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.86, 66 and 47.14 is: 65.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.86 : 66 = 47.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.86/66 = 47.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.86x = 66 × 47.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.86x = 3,111.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,111.24/47.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.01

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