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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.09, 195.08 and 47.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.09, 195.08 and 47.80 is: 71.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.09 : 195.08 = 47.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.09/195.08 = 47.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.09x = 195.08 × 47.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.09x = 9,324.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,324.82/130.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.68

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