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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.52, 71.30 and 45.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.52, 71.30 and 45.43 is: 68.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.52 : 71.30 = 45.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.52/71.30 = 45.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.52x = 71.30 × 45.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.52x = 3,239.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,239.16/47.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.16

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