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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.54, 65.49 and 45.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.54, 65.49 and 45.47 is: 62.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.54 : 65.49 = 45.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.54/65.49 = 45.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.54x = 65.49 × 45.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.54x = 2,977.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,977.83/47.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.64

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