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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.41, 71.15 and 45.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.41, 71.15 and 45.07 is: 67.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.41 : 71.15 = 45.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.41/71.15 = 45.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.41x = 71.15 × 45.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.41x = 3,206.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,206.33/47.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.63

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