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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.43, 105.57 and 47.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.43, 105.57 and 47.54 is: 71.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.43 : 105.57 = 47.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.43/105.57 = 47.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.43x = 105.57 × 47.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.43x = 5,019.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,019.06/70.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.27

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