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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.47, 65.45 and 44.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.47, 65.45 and 44.82 is: 61.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.47 : 65.45 = 44.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.47/65.45 = 44.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.47x = 65.45 × 44.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.47x = 2,933.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,933.24/47.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.79

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