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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.54, 65.50 and 44.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.54, 65.50 and 44.50 is: 61.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.54 : 65.50 = 44.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.54/65.50 = 44.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.54x = 65.50 × 44.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.54x = 2,914.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,914.75/47.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.31

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