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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.99, 107.94 and 47.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.99, 107.94 and 47.87 is: 71.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.99 : 107.94 = 47.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.99/107.94 = 47.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.99x = 107.94 × 47.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.99x = 5,167.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,167.09/71.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.78

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