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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.51, 100.04 and 47.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.51, 100.04 and 47.94 is: 66.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.51 : 100.04 = 47.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.51/100.04 = 47.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.51x = 100.04 × 47.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.51x = 4,795.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,795.68/72.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.14

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