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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.26, 66.94 and 47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.26, 66.94 and 47 is: 65.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.26 : 66.94 = 47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.26/66.94 = 47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.26x = 66.94 × 47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.26x = 3,146.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,146.18/48.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.19

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