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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.54, 71.39 and 45.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.54, 71.39 and 45.10 is: 67.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.54 : 71.39 = 45.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.54/71.39 = 45.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.54x = 71.39 × 45.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.54x = 3,219.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,219.55/47.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.73

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