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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.52, 70.70 and 44.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.52, 70.70 and 44.64 is: 66.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.52 : 70.70 = 44.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.52/70.70 = 44.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.52x = 70.70 × 44.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.52x = 3,155.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,155.82/47.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.41

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