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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.53, 101.35 and 47.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.53, 101.35 and 47.25 is: 70.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.53 : 101.35 = 47.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.53/101.35 = 47.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.53x = 101.35 × 47.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.53x = 4,788.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,788.55/67.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.92

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