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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.85, 72.02 and 45.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.85, 72.02 and 45.24 is: 68.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.85 : 72.02 = 45.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.85/72.02 = 45.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.85x = 72.02 × 45.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.85x = 3,258.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,258.18/47.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.09

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