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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.89, 71.73 and 44.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.89, 71.73 and 44.15 is: 66.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.89 : 71.73 = 44.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.89/71.73 = 44.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.89x = 71.73 × 44.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.89x = 3,166.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,166.40/47.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.12

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