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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.32, 98.39 and 47.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.32, 98.39 and 47.97 is: 66.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.32 : 98.39 = 47.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.32/98.39 = 47.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.32x = 98.39 × 47.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.32x = 4,719.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,719.77/71.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.18

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