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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.77, 71.27 and 45.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.77, 71.27 and 45.48 is: 67.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.77 : 71.27 = 45.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.77/71.27 = 45.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.77x = 71.27 × 45.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.77x = 3,241.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,241.36/47.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.85

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