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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.24, 64.81 and 44.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.24, 64.81 and 44.94 is: 61.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.24 : 64.81 = 44.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.24/64.81 = 44.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.24x = 64.81 × 44.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.24x = 2,912.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,912.45/47.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.66

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