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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.03, 64.95 and 44.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.03, 64.95 and 44.33 is: 61.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.03 : 64.95 = 44.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.03/64.95 = 44.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.03x = 64.95 × 44.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.03x = 2,879.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,879.23/47.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.22

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