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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.79, 193.19 and 47.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.79, 193.19 and 47.54 is: 71.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.79 : 193.19 = 47.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.79/193.19 = 47.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.79x = 193.19 × 47.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.79x = 9,183.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,183.41/128.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.31

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