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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.72, 71.25 and 47.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.72, 71.25 and 47.56 is: 71.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.72 : 71.25 = 47.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.72/71.25 = 47.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.72x = 71.25 × 47.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.72x = 3,388.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,388.65/47.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.01

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