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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.85, 71.79 and 44.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.85, 71.79 and 44.79 is: 67.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.85 : 71.79 = 44.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.85/71.79 = 44.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.85x = 71.79 × 44.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.85x = 3,215.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,215.47/47.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.20

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