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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.49, 65.41 and 45.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.49, 65.41 and 45.18 is: 62.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.49 : 65.41 = 45.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.49/65.41 = 45.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.49x = 65.41 × 45.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.49x = 2,955.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,955.00/47.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.22

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