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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.74, 194.62 and 47.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.74, 194.62 and 47.48 is: 71.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.74 : 194.62 = 47.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.74/194.62 = 47.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.74x = 194.62 × 47.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.74x = 9,239.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,239.35/129.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.22

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