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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.86, 71.81 and 45.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.86, 71.81 and 45.28 is: 67.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.86 : 71.81 = 45.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.86/71.81 = 45.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.86x = 71.81 × 45.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.86x = 3,251.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,251.49/47.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.94

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