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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.28, 70.94 and 45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.28, 70.94 and 45 is: 67.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.28 : 70.94 = 45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.28/70.94 = 45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.28x = 70.94 × 45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.28x = 3,192.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,192.30/47.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.52

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