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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.04, 108.06 and 47.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.04, 108.06 and 47.98 is: 71.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.04 : 108.06 = 47.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.04/108.06 = 47.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.04x = 108.06 × 47.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.04x = 5,184.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,184.72/72.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.97

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