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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.92, 71.72 and 44.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.92, 71.72 and 44.40 is: 66.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.92 : 71.72 = 44.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.92/71.72 = 44.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.92x = 71.72 × 44.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.92x = 3,184.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,184.37/47.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.45

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