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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.10, 108.26 and 47.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.10, 108.26 and 47.74 is: 71.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.10 : 108.26 = 47.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.10/108.26 = 47.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.10x = 108.26 × 47.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.10x = 5,168.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,168.33/72.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.68

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