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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.13, 64.98 and 44.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.13, 64.98 and 44.57 is: 61.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.13 : 64.98 = 44.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.13/64.98 = 44.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.13x = 64.98 × 44.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.13x = 2,895.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,895.83/47.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.44

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