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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.94, 71.80 and 43.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.94, 71.80 and 43.38 is: 64.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.94 : 71.80 = 43.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.94/71.80 = 43.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.94x = 71.80 × 43.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.94x = 3,114.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,114.47/47.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.97

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