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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.67, 109.01 and 47.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.67, 109.01 and 47.15 is: 70.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.67 : 109.01 = 47.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.67/109.01 = 47.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.67x = 109.01 × 47.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.67x = 5,139.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,139.82/72.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.73

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