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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.76, 71.55 and 45.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.76, 71.55 and 45.60 is: 68.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.76 : 71.55 = 45.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.76/71.55 = 45.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.76x = 71.55 × 45.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.76x = 3,262.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,262.68/47.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.31

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