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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.47, 105.71 and 47.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.47, 105.71 and 47.59 is: 71.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.47 : 105.71 = 47.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.47/105.71 = 47.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.47x = 105.71 × 47.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.47x = 5,030.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,030.24/70.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.38

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