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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.51, 97.28 and 47.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.51, 97.28 and 47.15 is: 65.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.51 : 97.28 = 47.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.51/97.28 = 47.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.51x = 97.28 × 47.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.51x = 4,587.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,587.11/70.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.06

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