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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.53, 100.11 and 47.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.53, 100.11 and 47.97 is: 66.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.53 : 100.11 = 47.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.53/100.11 = 47.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.53x = 100.11 × 47.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.53x = 4,802.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,802.46/72.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.21

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