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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.89, 66.38 and 45.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.89, 66.38 and 45.67 is: 63.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.89 : 66.38 = 45.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.89/66.38 = 45.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.89x = 66.38 × 45.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.89x = 3,031.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,031.25/47.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.29

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