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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.48, 97.25 and 47.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.48, 97.25 and 47.13 is: 65.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.48 : 97.25 = 47.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.48/97.25 = 47.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.48x = 97.25 × 47.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.48x = 4,582.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,582.79/70.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.02

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