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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.28, 65.10 and 44.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.28, 65.10 and 44.55 is: 61.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.28 : 65.10 = 44.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.28/65.10 = 44.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.28x = 65.10 × 44.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.28x = 2,900.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,900.21/47.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.34

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