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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.10, 64.67 and 39.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.10, 64.67 and 39.81 is: 54.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.10 : 64.67 = 39.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.10/64.67 = 39.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.10x = 64.67 × 39.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.10x = 2,574.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,574.51/47.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.66

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