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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.27, 65.33 and 44.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.27, 65.33 and 44.18 is: 61.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.27 : 65.33 = 44.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.27/65.33 = 44.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.27x = 65.33 × 44.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.27x = 2,885.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,885.73/47.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.05

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