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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.65, 106.02 and 47.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.65, 106.02 and 47.88 is: 71.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.65 : 106.02 = 47.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.65/106.02 = 47.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.65x = 106.02 × 47.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.65x = 5,076.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,076.24/70.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.85

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