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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.06, 65.26 and 45.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.06, 65.26 and 45.44 is: 63.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.06 : 65.26 = 45.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.06/65.26 = 45.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.06x = 65.26 × 45.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.06x = 2,965.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,965.41/47.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.01

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