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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.16, 64.98 and 44.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.16, 64.98 and 44.64 is: 61.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.16 : 64.98 = 44.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.16/64.98 = 44.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.16x = 64.98 × 44.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.16x = 2,900.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,900.71/47.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.51

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