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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.89, 66.06 and 31.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.89, 66.06 and 31.51 is: 43.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.89 : 66.06 = 31.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.89/66.06 = 31.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.89x = 66.06 × 31.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.89x = 2,081.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,081.55/47.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.47

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