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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.16, 70.64 and 44.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.16, 70.64 and 44.66 is: 66.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.16 : 70.64 = 44.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.16/70.64 = 44.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.16x = 70.64 × 44.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.16x = 3,154.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,154.78/47.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.90

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