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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.18, 70.30 and 45.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.18, 70.30 and 45.88 is: 68.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.18 : 70.30 = 45.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.18/70.30 = 45.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.18x = 70.30 × 45.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.18x = 3,225.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,225.36/47.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.36

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