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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.91, 65.61 and 45.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.91, 65.61 and 45.60 is: 62.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.91 : 65.61 = 45.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.91/65.61 = 45.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.91x = 65.61 × 45.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.91x = 2,991.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,991.57/47.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.44

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