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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.97, 71.76 and 43.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.97, 71.76 and 43.77 is: 65.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.97 : 71.76 = 43.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.97/71.76 = 43.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.97x = 71.76 × 43.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.97x = 3,140.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,140.94/47.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.48

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