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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.92, 71.42 and 45.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.92, 71.42 and 45.28 is: 67.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.92 : 71.42 = 45.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.92/71.42 = 45.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.92x = 71.42 × 45.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.92x = 3,233.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,233.90/47.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.49

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