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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.06, 108.02 and 47.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.06, 108.02 and 47.68 is: 71.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.06 : 108.02 = 47.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.06/108.02 = 47.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.06x = 108.02 × 47.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.06x = 5,150.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,150.39/72.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.47

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