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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.13, 99.56 and 47.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.13, 99.56 and 47.55 is: 65.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.13 : 99.56 = 47.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.13/99.56 = 47.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.13x = 99.56 × 47.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.13x = 4,734.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,734.20/72.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.64

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