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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.91, 72.15 and 43.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.91, 72.15 and 43.50 is: 65.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.91 : 72.15 = 43.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.91/72.15 = 43.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.91x = 72.15 × 43.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.91x = 3,138.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,138.53/47.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.51

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