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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.84, 66.02 and 44.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.84, 66.02 and 44.46 is: 61.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.84 : 66.02 = 44.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.84/66.02 = 44.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.84x = 66.02 × 44.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.84x = 2,935.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,935.03/47.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.36

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