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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.42, 71.45 and 44.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.42, 71.45 and 44.92 is: 67.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.42 : 71.45 = 44.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.42/71.45 = 44.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.42x = 71.45 × 44.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.42x = 3,209.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,209.53/47.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.68

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