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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.74, 65.74 and 46.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.74, 65.74 and 46.72 is: 64.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.74 : 65.74 = 46.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.74/65.74 = 46.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.74x = 65.74 × 46.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.74x = 3,071.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,071.37/47.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.34

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