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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.21, 65.22 and 46.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.21, 65.22 and 46.88 is: 64.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.21 : 65.22 = 46.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.21/65.22 = 46.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.21x = 65.22 × 46.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.21x = 3,057.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,057.68/47.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.77

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