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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.84, 71.76 and 45.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.84, 71.76 and 45.20 is: 67.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.84 : 71.76 = 45.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.84/71.76 = 45.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.84x = 71.76 × 45.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.84x = 3,243.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,243.55/47.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.80

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