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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.75, 109.13 and 47.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.75, 109.13 and 47.24 is: 70.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.75 : 109.13 = 47.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.75/109.13 = 47.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.75x = 109.13 × 47.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.75x = 5,154.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,154.52/72.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.85

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