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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.03, 70.41 and 44.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.03, 70.41 and 44.42 is: 66.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.03 : 70.41 = 44.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.03/70.41 = 44.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.03x = 70.41 × 44.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.03x = 3,127.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,127.61/47.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.50

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