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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.42, 70.65 and 44.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.42, 70.65 and 44.72 is: 66.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.42 : 70.65 = 44.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.42/70.65 = 44.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.42x = 70.65 × 44.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.42x = 3,159.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,159.28/47.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.63

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