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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.14, 99.56 and 47.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.14, 99.56 and 47.59 is: 65.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.14 : 99.56 = 47.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.14/99.56 = 47.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.14x = 99.56 × 47.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.14x = 4,737.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,737.93/72.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.68

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