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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.67, 65.67 and 45.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.67, 65.67 and 45.72 is: 62.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.67 : 65.67 = 45.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.67/65.67 = 45.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.67x = 65.67 × 45.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.67x = 3,002.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,002.43/47.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.98

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