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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.20, 70.88 and 45.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.20, 70.88 and 45.76 is: 68.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.20 : 70.88 = 45.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.20/70.88 = 45.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.20x = 70.88 × 45.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.20x = 3,243.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,243.47/47.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.72

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