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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 63.09, 94.65 and 47.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 63.09, 94.65 and 47.86 is: 71.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    63.09 : 94.65 = 47.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    63.09/94.65 = 47.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    63.09x = 94.65 × 47.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    63.09x = 4,529.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,529.95/63.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.80

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