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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.67, 105.87 and 47.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.67, 105.87 and 47.78 is: 71.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.67 : 105.87 = 47.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.67/105.87 = 47.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.67x = 105.87 × 47.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.67x = 5,058.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,058.47/70.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.58

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