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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.61, 71.84 and 45.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.61, 71.84 and 45.74 is: 69.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.61 : 71.84 = 45.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.61/71.84 = 45.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.61x = 71.84 × 45.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.61x = 3,285.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,285.72/47.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.01

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