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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.14, 104.99 and 47.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.14, 104.99 and 47.28 is: 70.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.14 : 104.99 = 47.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.14/104.99 = 47.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.14x = 104.99 × 47.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.14x = 4,963.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,963.69/70.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.77

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