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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.88, 109.33 and 47.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.88, 109.33 and 47.16 is: 70.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.88 : 109.33 = 47.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.88/109.33 = 47.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.88x = 109.33 × 47.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.88x = 5,155.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,155.88/72.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.75

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