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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.98, 66.27 and 39.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.98, 66.27 and 39.83 is: 55.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.98 : 66.27 = 39.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.98/66.27 = 39.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.98x = 66.27 × 39.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.98x = 2,639.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,639.53/47.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.02

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