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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.22, 70.19 and 45.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.22, 70.19 and 45.85 is: 68.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.22 : 70.19 = 45.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.22/70.19 = 45.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.22x = 70.19 × 45.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.22x = 3,218.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,218.21/47.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.15

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