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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.97, 71.85 and 45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.97, 71.85 and 45 is: 67.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.97 : 71.85 = 45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.97/71.85 = 45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.97x = 71.85 × 45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.97x = 3,233.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,233.25/47.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.40

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