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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.38, 65.45 and 46.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.38, 65.45 and 46.57 is: 64.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.38 : 65.45 = 46.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.38/65.45 = 46.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.38x = 65.45 × 46.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.38x = 3,048.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,048.01/47.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.33

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