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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.10, 70.75 and 45.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.10, 70.75 and 45.18 is: 67.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.10 : 70.75 = 45.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.10/70.75 = 45.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.10x = 70.75 × 45.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.10x = 3,196.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,196.49/47.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.87

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