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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.90, 71.93 and 45.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.90, 71.93 and 45.79 is: 68.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.90 : 71.93 = 45.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.90/71.93 = 45.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.90x = 71.93 × 45.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.90x = 3,293.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,293.61/47.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.76

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