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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.62, 105.72 and 47.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.62, 105.72 and 47.54 is: 71.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.62 : 105.72 = 47.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.62/105.72 = 47.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.62x = 105.72 × 47.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.62x = 5,025.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,025.40/70.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.16

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