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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.93, 107.80 and 47.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.93, 107.80 and 47.86 is: 71.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.93 : 107.80 = 47.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.93/107.80 = 47.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.93x = 107.80 × 47.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.93x = 5,159.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,159.31/71.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.73

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