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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.49, 65.15 and 45.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.49, 65.15 and 45.19 is: 61.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.49 : 65.15 = 45.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.49/65.15 = 45.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.49x = 65.15 × 45.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.49x = 2,944.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,944.13/47.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.99

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