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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.22, 99.61 and 47.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.22, 99.61 and 47.27 is: 65.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.22 : 99.61 = 47.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.22/99.61 = 47.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.22x = 99.61 × 47.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.22x = 4,708.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,708.72/72.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.20

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