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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.53, 71.26 and 45.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.53, 71.26 and 45.55 is: 68.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.53 : 71.26 = 45.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.53/71.26 = 45.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.53x = 71.26 × 45.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.53x = 3,245.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,245.89/47.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.29

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