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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.92, 100.69 and 47.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.92, 100.69 and 47.09 is: 65.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.92 : 100.69 = 47.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.92/100.69 = 47.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.92x = 100.69 × 47.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.92x = 4,741.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,741.49/72.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.02

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