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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72, 107.94 and 47.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72, 107.94 and 47.62 is: 71.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72 : 107.94 = 47.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72/107.94 = 47.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72x = 107.94 × 47.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72x = 5,140.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,140.10/72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.39

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