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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.92, 65.94 and 39.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.92, 65.94 and 39.68 is: 54.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.92 : 65.94 = 39.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.92/65.94 = 39.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.92x = 65.94 × 39.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.92x = 2,616.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,616.50/47.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.60

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