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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.75, 98.93 and 47.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.75, 98.93 and 47.20 is: 65.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.75 : 98.93 = 47.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.75/98.93 = 47.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.75x = 98.93 × 47.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.75x = 4,668.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,668.77/71.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.07

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