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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47, 64.76 and 45.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47, 64.76 and 45.80 is: 63.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47 : 64.76 = 45.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47/64.76 = 45.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47x = 64.76 × 45.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47x = 2,966.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,966.01/47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.11

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