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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.22, 99.60 and 47.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.22, 99.60 and 47.68 is: 65.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.22 : 99.60 = 47.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.22/99.60 = 47.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.22x = 99.60 × 47.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.22x = 4,748.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,748.93/72.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.76

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