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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.65, 66.03 and 46.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.65, 66.03 and 46.74 is: 64.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.65 : 66.03 = 46.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.65/66.03 = 46.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.65x = 66.03 × 46.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.65x = 3,086.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,086.19/47.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.77

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