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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.09, 100.62 and 47.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.09, 100.62 and 47.77 is: 71.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.09 : 100.62 = 47.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.09/100.62 = 47.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.09x = 100.62 × 47.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.09x = 4,806.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,806.62/67.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.64

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