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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.19, 70.78 and 44.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.19, 70.78 and 44.76 is: 67.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.19 : 70.78 = 44.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.19/70.78 = 44.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.19x = 70.78 × 44.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.19x = 3,167.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,167.76/47.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.13

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