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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.88, 66.03 and 31.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.88, 66.03 and 31.53 is: 43.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.88 : 66.03 = 31.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.88/66.03 = 31.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.88x = 66.03 × 31.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.88x = 2,081.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,081.93/47.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.48

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