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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.45, 71.20 and 45.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.45, 71.20 and 45.52 is: 68.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.45 : 71.20 = 45.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.45/71.20 = 45.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.45x = 71.20 × 45.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.45x = 3,240.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,240.90/47.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.30

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