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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 69.33, 95.72 and 47.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 69.33, 95.72 and 47.55 is: 65.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    69.33 : 95.72 = 47.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    69.33/95.72 = 47.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    69.33x = 95.72 × 47.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    69.33x = 4,551.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,551.25/69.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.65

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