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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.82, 71.24 and 45.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.82, 71.24 and 45.02 is: 67.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.82 : 71.24 = 45.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.82/71.24 = 45.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.82x = 71.24 × 45.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.82x = 3,207.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,207.22/47.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.07

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