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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.12, 105 and 47.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.12, 105 and 47.28 is: 70.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.12 : 105 = 47.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.12/105 = 47.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.12x = 105 × 47.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.12x = 4,964.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,964.40/70.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.80

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