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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.90, 65.63 and 47.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.90, 65.63 and 47.43 is: 64.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.90 : 65.63 = 47.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.90/65.63 = 47.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.90x = 65.63 × 47.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.90x = 3,112.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,112.59/47.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.99

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