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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.36, 64.98 and 44.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.36, 64.98 and 44.12 is: 60.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.36 : 64.98 = 44.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.36/64.98 = 44.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.36x = 64.98 × 44.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.36x = 2,866.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,866.92/47.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.53

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