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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.88, 66.20 and 45.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.88, 66.20 and 45.73 is: 63.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.88 : 66.20 = 45.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.88/66.20 = 45.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.88x = 66.20 × 45.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.88x = 3,027.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,027.27/47.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.23

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