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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.93, 71.82 and 45.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.93, 71.82 and 45.09 is: 67.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.93 : 71.82 = 45.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.93/71.82 = 45.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.93x = 71.82 × 45.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.93x = 3,238.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,238.36/47.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.57

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