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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.63, 97.56 and 47.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.63, 97.56 and 47.36 is: 65.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.63 : 97.56 = 47.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.63/97.56 = 47.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.63x = 97.56 × 47.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.63x = 4,620.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,620.44/70.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.42

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