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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.40, 65.31 and 46.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.40, 65.31 and 46.24 is: 63.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.40 : 65.31 = 46.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.40/65.31 = 46.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.40x = 65.31 × 46.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.40x = 3,019.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,019.93/47.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.71

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