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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.92, 66.09 and 45.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.92, 66.09 and 45.84 is: 63.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.92 : 66.09 = 45.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.92/66.09 = 45.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.92x = 66.09 × 45.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.92x = 3,029.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,029.57/47.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.22

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