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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.03, 102.10 and 47.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.03, 102.10 and 47.75 is: 71.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.03 : 102.10 = 47.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.03/102.10 = 47.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.03x = 102.10 × 47.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.03x = 4,875.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,875.04/68.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.67

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