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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.89, 71.84 and 44.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.89, 71.84 and 44.13 is: 66.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.89 : 71.84 = 44.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.89/71.84 = 44.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.89x = 71.84 × 44.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.89x = 3,170.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,170.68/47.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.21

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