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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.40, 70.95 and 44.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.40, 70.95 and 44.02 is: 65.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.40 : 70.95 = 44.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.40/70.95 = 44.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.40x = 70.95 × 44.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.40x = 3,123.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,123.22/47.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.89

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