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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.98, 71.48 and 45.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.98, 71.48 and 45.37 is: 67.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.98 : 71.48 = 45.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.98/71.48 = 45.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.98x = 71.48 × 45.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.98x = 3,243.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,243.05/47.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.59

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