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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.92, 71.54 and 44.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.92, 71.54 and 44.11 is: 65.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.92 : 71.54 = 44.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.92/71.54 = 44.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.92x = 71.54 × 44.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.92x = 3,155.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,155.63/47.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.85

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