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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.84, 98.76 and 47.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.84, 98.76 and 47.72 is: 71.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.84 : 98.76 = 47.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.84/98.76 = 47.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.84x = 98.76 × 47.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.84x = 4,712.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,712.83/65.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.58

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