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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.17, 70.30 and 44.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.17, 70.30 and 44.88 is: 66.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.17 : 70.30 = 44.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.17/70.30 = 44.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.17x = 70.30 × 44.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.17x = 3,155.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,155.06/47.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.89

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