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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.22, 70.47 and 43.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.22, 70.47 and 43.86 is: 65.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.22 : 70.47 = 43.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.22/70.47 = 43.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.22x = 70.47 × 43.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.22x = 3,090.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,090.81/47.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.46

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