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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.25, 91.76 and 47.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.25, 91.76 and 47.70 is: 71.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.25 : 91.76 = 47.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.25/91.76 = 47.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.25x = 91.76 × 47.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.25x = 4,376.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,376.71/61.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.46

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