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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.42, 64.97 and 45.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.42, 64.97 and 45.60 is: 62.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.42 : 64.97 = 45.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.42/64.97 = 45.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.42x = 64.97 × 45.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.42x = 2,962.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,962.52/47.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.47

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