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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.30, 84.57 and 47.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.30, 84.57 and 47.47 is: 65.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.30 : 84.57 = 47.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.30/84.57 = 47.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.30x = 84.57 × 47.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.30x = 4,014.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,014.54/61.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.49

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