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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.31, 65.12 and 44.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.31, 65.12 and 44.61 is: 61.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.31 : 65.12 = 44.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.31/65.12 = 44.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.31x = 65.12 × 44.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.31x = 2,904.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,904.78/47.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.40

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