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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.72, 144.87 and 47.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.72, 144.87 and 47.90 is: 71.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.72 : 144.87 = 47.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.72/144.87 = 47.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.72x = 144.87 × 47.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.72x = 6,938.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,938.55/96.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.74

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