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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.19, 105.22 and 47.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.19, 105.22 and 47.30 is: 70.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.19 : 105.22 = 47.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.19/105.22 = 47.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.19x = 105.22 × 47.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.19x = 4,977.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,977.05/70.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.91

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