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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.86, 100.62 and 47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.86, 100.62 and 47 is: 64.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.86 : 100.62 = 47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.86/100.62 = 47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.86x = 100.62 × 47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.86x = 4,729.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,729.14/72.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.91

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