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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.92, 109.18 and 47.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.92, 109.18 and 47.27 is: 70.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.92 : 109.18 = 47.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.92/109.18 = 47.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.92x = 109.18 × 47.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.92x = 5,161.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,161.27/72.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.78

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