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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.02, 99.40 and 47.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.02, 99.40 and 47.50 is: 65.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.02 : 99.40 = 47.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.02/99.40 = 47.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.02x = 99.40 × 47.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.02x = 4,721.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,721.50/72.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.56

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