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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.44, 70.65 and 44.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.44, 70.65 and 44.47 is: 66.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.44 : 70.65 = 44.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.44/70.65 = 44.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.44x = 70.65 × 44.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.44x = 3,141.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,141.81/47.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.23

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