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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.02, 70.04 and 44.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.02, 70.04 and 44.26 is: 65.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.02 : 70.04 = 44.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.02/70.04 = 44.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.02x = 70.04 × 44.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.02x = 3,099.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,099.97/47.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.93

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