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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.78, 109.02 and 47.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.78, 109.02 and 47.03 is: 70.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.78 : 109.02 = 47.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.78/109.02 = 47.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.78x = 109.02 × 47.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.78x = 5,127.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,127.48/72.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.45

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