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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.58, 97.38 and 47.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.58, 97.38 and 47.27 is: 65.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.58 : 97.38 = 47.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.58/97.38 = 47.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.58x = 97.38 × 47.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.58x = 4,603.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,603.40/70.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.22

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