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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.72, 92.39 and 47.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.72, 92.39 and 47.99 is: 71.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.72 : 92.39 = 47.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.72/92.39 = 47.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.72x = 92.39 × 47.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.72x = 4,433.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,433.80/61.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.84

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