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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.67, 70.99 and 45.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.67, 70.99 and 45.62 is: 67.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.67 : 70.99 = 45.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.67/70.99 = 45.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.67x = 70.99 × 45.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.67x = 3,238.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,238.62/47.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.94

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