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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.62, 107.55 and 47.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.62, 107.55 and 47.56 is: 71.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.62 : 107.55 = 47.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.62/107.55 = 47.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.62x = 107.55 × 47.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.62x = 5,115.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,115.08/71.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.42

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