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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.78, 71.70 and 44.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.78, 71.70 and 44.71 is: 67.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.78 : 71.70 = 44.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.78/71.70 = 44.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.78x = 71.70 × 44.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.78x = 3,205.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,205.35/47.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.09

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