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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.47, 106.01 and 70.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.47, 106.01 and 70.47 is: 106.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.47 : 106.01 = 70.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.47/106.01 = 70.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.47x = 106.01 × 70.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.47x = 7,470.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,470.44/70.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.01

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