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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.88, 66.07 and 44.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.88, 66.07 and 44.44 is: 61.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.88 : 66.07 = 44.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.88/66.07 = 44.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.88x = 66.07 × 44.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.88x = 2,936.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,936.15/47.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.32

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