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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.80, 107.59 and 47.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.80, 107.59 and 47.77 is: 71.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.80 : 107.59 = 47.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.80/107.59 = 47.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.80x = 107.59 × 47.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.80x = 5,139.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,139.57/71.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.58

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