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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.37, 65.32 and 44.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.37, 65.32 and 44.94 is: 61.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.37 : 65.32 = 44.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.37/65.32 = 44.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.37x = 65.32 × 44.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.37x = 2,935.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,935.50/47.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.97

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