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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.06, 70.03 and 44.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.06, 70.03 and 44.52 is: 66.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.06 : 70.03 = 44.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.06/70.03 = 44.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.06x = 70.03 × 44.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.06x = 3,117.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,117.74/47.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.25

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