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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.68, 98.88 and 47.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.68, 98.88 and 47.15 is: 65.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.68 : 98.88 = 47.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.68/98.88 = 47.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.68x = 98.88 × 47.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.68x = 4,662.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,662.19/71.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.04

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