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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.15, 99.54 and 47.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.15, 99.54 and 47.27 is: 65.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.15 : 99.54 = 47.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.15/99.54 = 47.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.15x = 99.54 × 47.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.15x = 4,704.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,704.76/72.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.21

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