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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.18, 105.06 and 47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.18, 105.06 and 47 is: 70.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.18 : 105.06 = 47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.18/105.06 = 47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.18x = 105.06 × 47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.18x = 4,937.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,937.82/70.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.36

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