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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.71, 92.25 and 47.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.71, 92.25 and 47.13 is: 70.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.71 : 92.25 = 47.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.71/92.25 = 47.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.71x = 92.25 × 47.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.71x = 4,347.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,347.74/61.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.45

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