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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47, 70.11 and 45.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47, 70.11 and 45.58 is: 67.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47 : 70.11 = 45.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47/70.11 = 45.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47x = 70.11 × 45.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47x = 3,195.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,195.04/47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.98

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