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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.68, 71.61 and 47.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.68, 71.61 and 47.05 is: 70.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.68 : 71.61 = 47.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.68/71.61 = 47.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.68x = 71.61 × 47.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.68x = 3,369.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,369.25/47.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.66

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