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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.88, 65.98 and 44.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.88, 65.98 and 44.94 is: 61.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.88 : 65.98 = 44.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.88/65.98 = 44.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.88x = 65.98 × 44.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.88x = 2,965.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,965.14/47.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.93

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