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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.08, 64.61 and 45.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.08, 64.61 and 45.85 is: 62.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.08 : 64.61 = 45.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.08/64.61 = 45.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.08x = 64.61 × 45.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.08x = 2,962.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,962.37/47.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.92

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