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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71, 98 and 47.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71, 98 and 47.72 is: 65.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71 : 98 = 47.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71/98 = 47.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71x = 98 × 47.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71x = 4,676.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,676.56/71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.87

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