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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.28, 70.83 and 44.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.28, 70.83 and 44.76 is: 67.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.28 : 70.83 = 44.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.28/70.83 = 44.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.28x = 70.83 × 44.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.28x = 3,170.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,170.35/47.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.05

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