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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.86, 101.72 and 47.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.86, 101.72 and 47.59 is: 71.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.86 : 101.72 = 47.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.86/101.72 = 47.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.86x = 101.72 × 47.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.86x = 4,840.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,840.72/67.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.33

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