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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 69.23, 103.87 and 47.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 69.23, 103.87 and 47.57 is: 71.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    69.23 : 103.87 = 47.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    69.23/103.87 = 47.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    69.23x = 103.87 × 47.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    69.23x = 4,940.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,940.58/69.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.37

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