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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.73, 93.48 and 47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.73, 93.48 and 47 is: 64.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.73 : 93.48 = 47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.73/93.48 = 47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.73x = 93.48 × 47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.73x = 4,393.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,393.56/67.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.87

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