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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.84, 108.98 and 47.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.84, 108.98 and 47.15 is: 70.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.84 : 108.98 = 47.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.84/108.98 = 47.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.84x = 108.98 × 47.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.84x = 5,138.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,138.41/72.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.54

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