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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.88, 65.88 and 44.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.88, 65.88 and 44.01 is: 60.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.88 : 65.88 = 44.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.88/65.88 = 44.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.88x = 65.88 × 44.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.88x = 2,899.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,899.38/47.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.56

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