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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.97, 108 and 47.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.97, 108 and 47.94 is: 71.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.97 : 108 = 47.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.97/108 = 47.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.97x = 108 × 47.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.97x = 5,177.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,177.52/71.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.94

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