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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.15, 70.32 and 44.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.15, 70.32 and 44.85 is: 66.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.15 : 70.32 = 44.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.15/70.32 = 44.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.15x = 70.32 × 44.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.15x = 3,153.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,153.85/47.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.90

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