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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.78, 103.16 and 47.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.78, 103.16 and 47.18 is: 70.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.78 : 103.16 = 47.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.78/103.16 = 47.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.78x = 103.16 × 47.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.78x = 4,866.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,866.69/68.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.76

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