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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.60, 65.78 and 46.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.60, 65.78 and 46.02 is: 63.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.60 : 65.78 = 46.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.60/65.78 = 46.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.60x = 65.78 × 46.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.60x = 3,027.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,027.20/47.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.60

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