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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.82, 71.62 and 44.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.82, 71.62 and 44.52 is: 66.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.82 : 71.62 = 44.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.82/71.62 = 44.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.82x = 71.62 × 44.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.82x = 3,188.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,188.14/47.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.66

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