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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.47, 71.23 and 45.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.47, 71.23 and 45.77 is: 68.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.47 : 71.23 = 45.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.47/71.23 = 45.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.47x = 71.23 × 45.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.47x = 3,259.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,259.81/47.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.67

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