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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.91, 65.72 and 46.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.91, 65.72 and 46.71 is: 64.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.91 : 65.72 = 46.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.91/65.72 = 46.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.91x = 65.72 × 46.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.91x = 3,069.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,069.78/47.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.07

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