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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54.47, 81.26 and 47.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54.47, 81.26 and 47.72 is: 71.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54.47 : 81.26 = 47.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54.47/81.26 = 47.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54.47x = 81.26 × 47.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54.47x = 3,877.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,877.73/54.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.19

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