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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.71, 65.77 and 46.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.71, 65.77 and 46.36 is: 63.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.71 : 65.77 = 46.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.71/65.77 = 46.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.71x = 65.77 × 46.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.71x = 3,049.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,049.10/47.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.91

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