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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.58, 105.73 and 47.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.58, 105.73 and 47.68 is: 71.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.58 : 105.73 = 47.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.58/105.73 = 47.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.58x = 105.73 × 47.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.58x = 5,040.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,040.82/70.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.42

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