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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 78.67, 108.55 and 47.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 78.67, 108.55 and 47.60 is: 65.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    78.67 : 108.55 = 47.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    78.67/108.55 = 47.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    78.67x = 108.55 × 47.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    78.67x = 5,167.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,167.65/78.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.68

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