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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.20, 105.36 and 47.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.20, 105.36 and 47.34 is: 71.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.20 : 105.36 = 47.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.20/105.36 = 47.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.20x = 105.36 × 47.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.20x = 4,987.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,987.74/70.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.05

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