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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.85, 71.31 and 45.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.85, 71.31 and 45.02 is: 67.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.85 : 71.31 = 45.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.85/71.31 = 45.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.85x = 71.31 × 45.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.85x = 3,210.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,210.02/47.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.09

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