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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47, 70 and 44.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47, 70 and 44.43 is: 66.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47 : 70 = 44.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47/70 = 44.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47x = 70 × 44.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47x = 3,110.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,110.10/47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.17

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