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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.09, 64.86 and 44.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.09, 64.86 and 44.19 is: 60.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.09 : 64.86 = 44.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.09/64.86 = 44.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.09x = 64.86 × 44.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.09x = 2,866.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,866.00/47.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.86

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