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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.49, 65.39 and 46.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.49, 65.39 and 46.35 is: 63.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.49 : 65.39 = 46.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.49/65.39 = 46.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.49x = 65.39 × 46.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.49x = 3,030.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,030.59/47.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.82

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