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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.30, 85.43 and 47.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.30, 85.43 and 47.07 is: 70.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.30 : 85.43 = 47.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.30/85.43 = 47.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.30x = 85.43 × 47.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.30x = 4,021.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,021.19/57.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.18

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