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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.22, 70.28 and 45.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.22, 70.28 and 45.72 is: 68.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.22 : 70.28 = 45.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.22/70.28 = 45.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.22x = 70.28 × 45.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.22x = 3,212.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,212.97/47.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.04

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