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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89.10, 133.80 and 47.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89.10, 133.80 and 47.94 is: 71.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89.10 : 133.80 = 47.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89.10/133.80 = 47.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89.10x = 133.80 × 47.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89.10x = 6,414.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,414.71/89.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.99

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