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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.66, 65.67 and 45.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.66, 65.67 and 45.95 is: 63.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.66 : 65.67 = 45.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.66/65.67 = 45.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.66x = 65.67 × 45.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.66x = 3,017.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,017.54/47.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.31

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