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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.40, 71.19 and 45.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.40, 71.19 and 45.15 is: 67.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.40 : 71.19 = 45.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.40/71.19 = 45.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.40x = 71.19 × 45.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.40x = 3,214.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,214.23/47.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.81

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