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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.08, 70.77 and 45.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.08, 70.77 and 45.11 is: 67.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.08 : 70.77 = 45.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.08/70.77 = 45.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.08x = 70.77 × 45.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.08x = 3,192.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,192.38/47.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.81

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