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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.96, 66.10 and 39.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.96, 66.10 and 39.76 is: 54.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.96 : 66.10 = 39.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.96/66.10 = 39.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.96x = 66.10 × 39.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.96x = 2,628.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,628.14/47.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.80

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