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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 69, 103.28 and 47.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 69, 103.28 and 47.25 is: 70.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    69 : 103.28 = 47.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    69/103.28 = 47.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    69x = 103.28 × 47.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    69x = 4,879.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,879.98/69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.72

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