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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.25, 65.34 and 45.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.25, 65.34 and 45.10 is: 62.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.25 : 65.34 = 45.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.25/65.34 = 45.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.25x = 65.34 × 45.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.25x = 2,946.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,946.92/47.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.37

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