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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.92, 109.40 and 47.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.92, 109.40 and 47.24 is: 70.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.92 : 109.40 = 47.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.92/109.40 = 47.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.92x = 109.40 × 47.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.92x = 5,168.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,168.06/72.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.87

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