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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.17, 105.28 and 47.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.17, 105.28 and 47.44 is: 71.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.17 : 105.28 = 47.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.17/105.28 = 47.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.17x = 105.28 × 47.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.17x = 4,994.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,994.48/70.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.18

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