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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.55, 70.91 and 44.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.55, 70.91 and 44.71 is: 66.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.55 : 70.91 = 44.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.55/70.91 = 44.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.55x = 70.91 × 44.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.55x = 3,170.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,170.39/47.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.67

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