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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.39, 65.46 and 44.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.39, 65.46 and 44.35 is: 61.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.39 : 65.46 = 44.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.39/65.46 = 44.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.39x = 65.46 × 44.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.39x = 2,902.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,902.90/47.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.26

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