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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.91, 71.93 and 39.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.91, 71.93 and 39.94 is: 59.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.91 : 71.93 = 39.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.91/71.93 = 39.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.91x = 71.93 × 39.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.91x = 2,872.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,872.88/47.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.96

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