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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.98, 66.18 and 39.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.98, 66.18 and 39.79 is: 54.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.98 : 66.18 = 39.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.98/66.18 = 39.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.98x = 66.18 × 39.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.98x = 2,633.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,633.30/47.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.88

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