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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.58, 105.80 and 47.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.58, 105.80 and 47.76 is: 71.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.58 : 105.80 = 47.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.58/105.80 = 47.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.58x = 105.80 × 47.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.58x = 5,053.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,053.40/70.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.60

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