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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.61, 144.84 and 47.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.61, 144.84 and 47.83 is: 71.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.61 : 144.84 = 47.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.61/144.84 = 47.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.61x = 144.84 × 47.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.61x = 6,927.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,927.70/96.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.71

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