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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.24, 70.41 and 44.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.24, 70.41 and 44.67 is: 66.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.24 : 70.41 = 44.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.24/70.41 = 44.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.24x = 70.41 × 44.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.24x = 3,145.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,145.40/47.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.59

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