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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.94, 101.94 and 47.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.94, 101.94 and 47.72 is: 71.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.94 : 101.94 = 47.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.94/101.94 = 47.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.94x = 101.94 × 47.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.94x = 4,864.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,864.58/67.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.60

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