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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.28, 97.03 and 47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.28, 97.03 and 47 is: 64.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.28 : 97.03 = 47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.28/97.03 = 47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.28x = 97.03 × 47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.28x = 4,560.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,560.41/70.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.89

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