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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.53, 70.88 and 44.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.53, 70.88 and 44.97 is: 67.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.53 : 70.88 = 44.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.53/70.88 = 44.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.53x = 70.88 × 44.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.53x = 3,187.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,187.63/47.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.06

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