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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.94, 72 and 45.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.94, 72 and 45.90 is: 68.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.94 : 72 = 45.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.94/72 = 45.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.94x = 72 × 45.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.94x = 3,304.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,304.80/47.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.94

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