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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.78, 100.44 and 47.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.78, 100.44 and 47.89 is: 66.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.78 : 100.44 = 47.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.78/100.44 = 47.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.78x = 100.44 × 47.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.78x = 4,810.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,810.07/72.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.09

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