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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.29, 65.14 and 45.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.29, 65.14 and 45.22 is: 62.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.29 : 65.14 = 45.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.29/65.14 = 45.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.29x = 65.14 × 45.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.29x = 2,945.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,945.63/47.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.29

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