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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.13, 70.14 and 43.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.13, 70.14 and 43.71 is: 65.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.13 : 70.14 = 43.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.13/70.14 = 43.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.13x = 70.14 × 43.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.13x = 3,065.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,065.82/47.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.05

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