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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.10, 70.15 and 45.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.10, 70.15 and 45.13 is: 67.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.10 : 70.15 = 45.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.10/70.15 = 45.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.10x = 70.15 × 45.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.10x = 3,165.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,165.52/47.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.21

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