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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.89, 103.22 and 47.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.89, 103.22 and 47.19 is: 70.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.89 : 103.22 = 47.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.89/103.22 = 47.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.89x = 103.22 × 47.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.89x = 4,870.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,870.86/68.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.70

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