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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.79, 71.69 and 44.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.79, 71.69 and 44.35 is: 66.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.79 : 71.69 = 44.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.79/71.69 = 44.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.79x = 71.69 × 44.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.79x = 3,179.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,179.05/47.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.52

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