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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.84, 193.24 and 47.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.84, 193.24 and 47.68 is: 71.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.84 : 193.24 = 47.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.84/193.24 = 47.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.84x = 193.24 × 47.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.84x = 9,213.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,213.68/128.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.51

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