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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.68, 71.25 and 45.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.68, 71.25 and 45.08 is: 67.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.68 : 71.25 = 45.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.68/71.25 = 45.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.68x = 71.25 × 45.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.68x = 3,211.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,211.95/47.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.36

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