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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47, 70.34 and 44.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47, 70.34 and 44.37 is: 66.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47 : 70.34 = 44.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47/70.34 = 44.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47x = 70.34 × 44.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47x = 3,120.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,120.99/47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.40

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