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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.47, 71.11 and 44.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.47, 71.11 and 44.28 is: 66.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.47 : 71.11 = 44.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.47/71.11 = 44.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.47x = 71.11 × 44.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.47x = 3,148.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,148.75/47.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.33

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