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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.19, 70.35 and 45.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.19, 70.35 and 45.03 is: 67.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.19 : 70.35 = 45.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.19/70.35 = 45.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.19x = 70.35 × 45.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.19x = 3,167.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,167.86/47.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.13

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