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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.88, 71.40 and 44.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.88, 71.40 and 44.84 is: 66.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.88 : 71.40 = 44.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.88/71.40 = 44.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.88x = 71.40 × 44.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.88x = 3,201.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,201.58/47.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.87

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