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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.99, 71.92 and 44.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.99, 71.92 and 44.31 is: 66.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.99 : 71.92 = 44.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.99/71.92 = 44.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.99x = 71.92 × 44.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.99x = 3,187.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,187.10/47.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.41

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