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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.33, 105.43 and 47.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.33, 105.43 and 47.43 is: 71.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.33 : 105.43 = 47.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.33/105.43 = 47.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.33x = 105.43 × 47.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.33x = 4,999.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,999.78/70.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.10

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