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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.01, 107.90 and 47.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.01, 107.90 and 47.91 is: 71.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.01 : 107.90 = 47.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.01/107.90 = 47.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.01x = 107.90 × 47.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.01x = 5,169.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,169.49/72.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.79

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