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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.97, 72.05 and 39.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.97, 72.05 and 39.88 is: 59.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.97 : 72.05 = 39.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.97/72.05 = 39.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.97x = 72.05 × 39.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.97x = 2,873.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,873.35/47.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.90

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