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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.92, 66 and 44.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.92, 66 and 44.56 is: 61.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.92 : 66 = 44.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.92/66 = 44.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.92x = 66 × 44.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.92x = 2,940.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,940.96/47.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.37

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