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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.68, 65.52 and 45.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.68, 65.52 and 45.42 is: 62.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.68 : 65.52 = 45.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.68/65.52 = 45.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.68x = 65.52 × 45.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.68x = 2,975.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,975.92/47.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.41

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