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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.36, 105.54 and 47.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.36, 105.54 and 47.58 is: 71.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.36 : 105.54 = 47.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.36/105.54 = 47.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.36x = 105.54 × 47.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.36x = 5,021.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,021.59/70.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.37

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