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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.92, 71.88 and 45.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.92, 71.88 and 45.88 is: 68.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.92 : 71.88 = 45.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.92/71.88 = 45.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.92x = 71.88 × 45.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.92x = 3,297.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,297.85/47.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.82

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