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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.63, 105.88 and 47.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.63, 105.88 and 47.83 is: 71.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.63 : 105.88 = 47.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.63/105.88 = 47.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.63x = 105.88 × 47.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.63x = 5,064.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,064.24/70.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.70

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