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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.76, 65.94 and 47.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.76, 65.94 and 47.22 is: 65.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.76 : 65.94 = 47.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.76/65.94 = 47.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.76x = 65.94 × 47.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.76x = 3,113.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,113.69/47.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.19

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