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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.72, 65.90 and 46.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.72, 65.90 and 46.19 is: 63.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.72 : 65.90 = 46.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.72/65.90 = 46.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.72x = 65.90 × 46.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.72x = 3,043.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,043.36/47.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.78

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