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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.36, 70.69 and 44.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.36, 70.69 and 44.52 is: 66.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.36 : 70.69 = 44.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.36/70.69 = 44.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.36x = 70.69 × 44.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.36x = 3,147.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,147.12/47.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.45

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