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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.66, 65.76 and 46.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.66, 65.76 and 46.94 is: 64.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.66 : 65.76 = 46.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.66/65.76 = 46.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.66x = 65.76 × 46.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.66x = 3,086.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,086.77/47.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.77

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