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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.89, 66 and 43.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.89, 66 and 43.69 is: 60.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.89 : 66 = 43.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.89/66 = 43.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.89x = 66 × 43.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.89x = 2,883.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,883.54/47.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.21

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