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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.82, 109.18 and 47.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.82, 109.18 and 47.13 is: 70.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.82 : 109.18 = 47.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.82/109.18 = 47.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.82x = 109.18 × 47.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.82x = 5,145.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,145.65/72.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.66

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