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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.93, 66.47 and 43.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.93, 66.47 and 43.88 is: 60.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.93 : 66.47 = 43.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.93/66.47 = 43.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.93x = 66.47 × 43.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.93x = 2,916.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,916.15/47.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.85

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