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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89.80, 134.72 and 47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89.80, 134.72 and 47 is: 70.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89.80 : 134.72 = 47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89.80/134.72 = 47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89.80x = 134.72 × 47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89.80x = 6,331.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,331.84/89.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.51

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