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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 69.96, 104.96 and 47.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 69.96, 104.96 and 47.07 is: 70.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    69.96 : 104.96 = 47.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    69.96/104.96 = 47.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    69.96x = 104.96 × 47.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    69.96x = 4,940.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,940.58/69.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.62

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