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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.93, 71.79 and 45.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.93, 71.79 and 45.80 is: 68.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.93 : 71.79 = 45.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.93/71.79 = 45.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.93x = 71.79 × 45.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.93x = 3,287.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,287.72/47.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.60

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