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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.03, 70.05 and 45.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.03, 70.05 and 45.61 is: 67.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.03 : 70.05 = 45.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.03/70.05 = 45.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.03x = 70.05 × 45.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.03x = 3,194.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,194.98/47.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.94

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