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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.10, 65.29 and 44.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.10, 65.29 and 44.75 is: 62.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.10 : 65.29 = 44.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.10/65.29 = 44.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.10x = 65.29 × 44.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.10x = 2,921.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,921.73/47.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.03

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