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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.98, 109.41 and 47.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.98, 109.41 and 47.31 is: 70.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.98 : 109.41 = 47.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.98/109.41 = 47.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.98x = 109.41 × 47.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.98x = 5,176.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,176.19/72.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.93

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