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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.91, 66.04 and 43.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.91, 66.04 and 43.94 is: 60.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.91 : 66.04 = 43.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.91/66.04 = 43.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.91x = 66.04 × 43.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.91x = 2,901.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,901.91/47.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.57

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