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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.98, 71.88 and 45.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.98, 71.88 and 45.43 is: 68.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.98 : 71.88 = 45.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.98/71.88 = 45.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.98x = 71.88 × 45.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.98x = 3,265.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,265.51/47.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.06

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