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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.88, 66.13 and 44.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.88, 66.13 and 44.87 is: 61.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.88 : 66.13 = 44.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.88/66.13 = 44.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.88x = 66.13 × 44.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.88x = 2,966.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,966.81/47.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.96

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