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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.91, 66.06 and 46.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.91, 66.06 and 46.56 is: 64.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.91 : 66.06 = 46.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.91/66.06 = 46.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.91x = 66.06 × 46.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.91x = 3,075.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,075.75/47.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.20

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