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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.68, 71 and 47.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.68, 71 and 47.60 is: 70.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.68 : 71 = 47.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.68/71 = 47.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.68x = 71 × 47.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.68x = 3,379.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,379.60/47.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.88

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