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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.88, 71.74 and 44.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.88, 71.74 and 44.50 is: 66.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.88 : 71.74 = 44.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.88/71.74 = 44.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.88x = 71.74 × 44.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.88x = 3,192.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,192.43/47.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.68

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