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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.17, 102.48 and 47.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.17, 102.48 and 47.96 is: 72.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.17 : 102.48 = 47.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.17/102.48 = 47.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.17x = 102.48 × 47.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.17x = 4,914.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,914.94/68.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.10

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