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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.62, 71.03 and 44.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.62, 71.03 and 44.58 is: 66.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.62 : 71.03 = 44.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.62/71.03 = 44.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.62x = 71.03 × 44.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.62x = 3,166.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,166.52/47.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.50

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