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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.65, 71.33 and 44.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.65, 71.33 and 44.27 is: 66.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.65 : 71.33 = 44.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.65/71.33 = 44.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.65x = 71.33 × 44.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.65x = 3,157.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,157.78/47.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.28

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