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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.14, 70.59 and 44.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.14, 70.59 and 44.64 is: 66.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.14 : 70.59 = 44.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.14/70.59 = 44.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.14x = 70.59 × 44.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.14x = 3,151.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,151.14/47.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.85

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