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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.92, 66.07 and 31.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.92, 66.07 and 31.50 is: 43.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.92 : 66.07 = 31.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.92/66.07 = 31.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.92x = 66.07 × 31.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.92x = 2,081.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,081.21/47.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.43

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