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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.21, 64.74 and 45.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.21, 64.74 and 45.89 is: 62.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.21 : 64.74 = 45.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.21/64.74 = 45.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.21x = 64.74 × 45.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.21x = 2,970.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,970.92/47.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.93

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