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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.26, 71.74 and 47.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.26, 71.74 and 47.45 is: 70.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.26 : 71.74 = 47.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.26/71.74 = 47.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.26x = 71.74 × 47.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.26x = 3,404.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,404.06/48.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.54

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