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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.29, 105.48 and 47.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.29, 105.48 and 47.52 is: 71.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.29 : 105.48 = 47.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.29/105.48 = 47.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.29x = 105.48 × 47.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.29x = 5,012.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,012.41/70.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.31

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