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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.54, 70.95 and 45.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.54, 70.95 and 45.93 is: 68.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.54 : 70.95 = 45.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.54/70.95 = 45.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.54x = 70.95 × 45.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.54x = 3,258.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,258.73/47.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.55

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