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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 75.16, 112.72 and 47.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 75.16, 112.72 and 47.73 is: 71.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    75.16 : 112.72 = 47.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    75.16/112.72 = 47.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    75.16x = 112.72 × 47.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    75.16x = 5,380.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,380.13/75.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.58

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