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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.06, 96.62 and 47.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.06, 96.62 and 47.92 is: 66.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.06 : 96.62 = 47.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.06/96.62 = 47.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.06x = 96.62 × 47.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.06x = 4,630.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,630.03/70.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.09

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