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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.97, 193.50 and 47.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.97, 193.50 and 47.88 is: 71.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.97 : 193.50 = 47.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.97/193.50 = 47.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.97x = 193.50 × 47.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.97x = 9,264.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,264.78/128.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.84

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