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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.47, 105.71 and 60.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.47, 105.71 and 60.75 is: 91.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.47 : 105.71 = 60.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.47/105.71 = 60.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.47x = 105.71 × 60.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.47x = 6,421.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,421.58/70.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.13

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