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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.97, 66.22 and 31.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.97, 66.22 and 31.39 is: 43.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.97 : 66.22 = 31.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.97/66.22 = 31.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.97x = 66.22 × 31.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.97x = 2,078.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,078.65/47.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.33

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