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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72, 99.34 and 47.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72, 99.34 and 47.45 is: 65.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72 : 99.34 = 47.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72/99.34 = 47.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72x = 99.34 × 47.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72x = 4,713.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,713.81/72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.47

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