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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.37, 65.19 and 46.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.37, 65.19 and 46.35 is: 63.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.37 : 65.19 = 46.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.37/65.19 = 46.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.37x = 65.19 × 46.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.37x = 3,021.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,021.56/47.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.79

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