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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.58, 71.44 and 45.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.58, 71.44 and 45.76 is: 68.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.58 : 71.44 = 45.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.58/71.44 = 45.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.58x = 71.44 × 45.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.58x = 3,269.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,269.09/47.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.71

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