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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.12, 65.04 and 44.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.12, 65.04 and 44.96 is: 62.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.12 : 65.04 = 44.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.12/65.04 = 44.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.12x = 65.04 × 44.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.12x = 2,924.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,924.20/47.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.06

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