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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.20, 66.22 and 47.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.20, 66.22 and 47.45 is: 65.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.20 : 66.22 = 47.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.20/66.22 = 47.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.20x = 66.22 × 47.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.20x = 3,142.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,142.19/48.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.20

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