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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.20, 70.74 and 44.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.20, 70.74 and 44.20 is: 66.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.20 : 70.74 = 44.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.20/70.74 = 44.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.20x = 70.74 × 44.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.20x = 3,126.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,126.71/47.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.24

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