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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.68, 98.60 and 47.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.68, 98.60 and 47.68 is: 71.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.68 : 98.60 = 47.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.68/98.60 = 47.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.68x = 98.60 × 47.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.68x = 4,701.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,701.25/65.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.58

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