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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47, 65 and 45.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47, 65 and 45.08 is: 62.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47 : 65 = 45.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47/65 = 45.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47x = 65 × 45.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47x = 2,930.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,930.20/47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.34

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