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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.69, 65.61 and 44.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.69, 65.61 and 44.04 is: 60.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.69 : 65.61 = 44.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.69/65.61 = 44.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.69x = 65.61 × 44.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.69x = 2,889.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,889.71/47.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.60

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