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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.02, 107.92 and 47.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.02, 107.92 and 47.59 is: 71.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.02 : 107.92 = 47.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.02/107.92 = 47.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.02x = 107.92 × 47.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.02x = 5,136.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,136.04/72.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.31

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