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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.91, 65.65 and 47.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.91, 65.65 and 47.73 is: 65.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.91 : 65.65 = 47.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.91/65.65 = 47.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.91x = 65.65 × 47.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.91x = 3,133.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,133.36/47.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.40

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