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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.64, 71.57 and 44.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.64, 71.57 and 44.87 is: 67.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.64 : 71.57 = 44.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.64/71.57 = 44.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.64x = 71.57 × 44.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.64x = 3,210.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,210.76/47.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.40

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