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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.14, 70.22 and 47.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.14, 70.22 and 47.06 is: 70.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.14 : 70.22 = 47.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.14/70.22 = 47.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.14x = 70.22 × 47.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.14x = 3,304.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,304.55/47.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.10

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