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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.72, 71.68 and 45.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.72, 71.68 and 45.54 is: 68.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.72 : 71.68 = 45.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.72/71.68 = 45.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.72x = 71.68 × 45.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.72x = 3,264.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,264.08/47.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.41

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