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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.34, 70.88 and 44.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.34, 70.88 and 44.37 is: 66.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.34 : 70.88 = 44.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.34/70.88 = 44.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.34x = 70.88 × 44.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.34x = 3,144.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,144.72/47.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.43

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