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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.39, 70.77 and 45.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.39, 70.77 and 45.26 is: 67.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.39 : 70.77 = 45.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.39/70.77 = 45.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.39x = 70.77 × 45.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.39x = 3,203.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,203.13/47.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.60

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