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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.61, 71.42 and 44.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.61, 71.42 and 44.51 is: 66.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.61 : 71.42 = 44.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.61/71.42 = 44.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.61x = 71.42 × 44.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.61x = 3,178.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,178.32/47.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.76

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