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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.71, 71.61 and 45.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.71, 71.61 and 45.32 is: 68.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.71 : 71.61 = 45.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.71/71.61 = 45.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.71x = 71.61 × 45.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.71x = 3,245.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,245.37/47.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.02

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