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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.89, 107.66 and 47.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.89, 107.66 and 47.50 is: 71.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.89 : 107.66 = 47.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.89/107.66 = 47.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.89x = 107.66 × 47.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.89x = 5,113.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,113.85/71.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.13

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