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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.48, 99.96 and 47.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.48, 99.96 and 47.90 is: 66.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.48 : 99.96 = 47.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.48/99.96 = 47.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.48x = 99.96 × 47.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.48x = 4,787.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,787.58/72.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.05

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