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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.88, 99.16 and 47.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.88, 99.16 and 47.33 is: 65.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.88 : 99.16 = 47.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.88/99.16 = 47.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.88x = 99.16 × 47.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.88x = 4,693.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,693.24/71.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.29

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