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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.19, 65.25 and 45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.19, 65.25 and 45 is: 62.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.19 : 65.25 = 45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.19/65.25 = 45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.19x = 65.25 × 45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.19x = 2,936.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,936.25/47.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.22

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