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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.82, 71.82 and 45.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.82, 71.82 and 45.48 is: 68.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.82 : 71.82 = 45.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.82/71.82 = 45.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.82x = 71.82 × 45.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.82x = 3,266.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,266.37/47.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.31

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