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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 79.96, 110.35 and 47.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 79.96, 110.35 and 47.21 is: 65.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    79.96 : 110.35 = 47.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    79.96/110.35 = 47.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    79.96x = 110.35 × 47.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    79.96x = 5,209.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,209.78/79.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.15

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