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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.34, 71.42 and 45.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.34, 71.42 and 45.45 is: 68.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.34 : 71.42 = 45.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.34/71.42 = 45.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.34x = 71.42 × 45.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.34x = 3,245.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,245.81/47.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.56

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