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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.24, 70.76 and 45.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.24, 70.76 and 45.87 is: 68.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.24 : 70.76 = 45.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.24/70.76 = 45.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.24x = 70.76 × 45.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.24x = 3,245.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,245.75/47.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.71

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