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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.51, 105.83 and 47.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.51, 105.83 and 47.72 is: 71.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.51 : 105.83 = 47.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.51/105.83 = 47.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.51x = 105.83 × 47.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.51x = 5,049.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,049.44/70.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.61

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