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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.79, 72.06 and 45.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.79, 72.06 and 45.53 is: 68.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.79 : 72.06 = 45.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.79/72.06 = 45.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.79x = 72.06 × 45.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.79x = 3,280.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,280.63/47.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.65

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