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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.54, 105.90 and 47.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.54, 105.90 and 47.62 is: 71.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.54 : 105.90 = 47.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.54/105.90 = 47.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.54x = 105.90 × 47.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.54x = 5,042.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,042.96/70.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.49

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