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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.08, 96.67 and 47.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.08, 96.67 and 47.94 is: 66.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.08 : 96.67 = 47.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.08/96.67 = 47.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.08x = 96.67 × 47.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.08x = 4,634.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,634.36/70.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.13

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