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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.22, 70.92 and 43.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.22, 70.92 and 43.26 is: 64.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.22 : 70.92 = 43.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.22/70.92 = 43.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.22x = 70.92 × 43.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.22x = 3,068.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,068.00/47.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.97

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