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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.70, 71.09 and 45.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.70, 71.09 and 45.38 is: 67.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.70 : 71.09 = 45.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.70/71.09 = 45.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.70x = 71.09 × 45.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.70x = 3,225.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,225.48/47.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.62

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