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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.79, 65.88 and 45.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.79, 65.88 and 45.56 is: 62.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.79 : 65.88 = 45.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.79/65.88 = 45.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.79x = 65.88 × 45.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.79x = 3,001.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,001.66/47.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.81

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