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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.60, 65.78 and 45.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.60, 65.78 and 45.12 is: 62.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.60 : 65.78 = 45.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.60/65.78 = 45.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.60x = 65.78 × 45.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.60x = 2,967.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,967.99/47.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.35

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