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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.71, 65.43 and 46.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.71, 65.43 and 46.39 is: 63.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.71 : 65.43 = 46.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.71/65.43 = 46.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.71x = 65.43 × 46.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.71x = 3,035.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,035.30/47.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.62

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