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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.24, 70.52 and 44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.24, 70.52 and 44 is: 65.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.24 : 70.52 = 44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.24/70.52 = 44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.24x = 70.52 × 44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.24x = 3,102.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,102.88/47.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.68

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