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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.67, 106.09 and 47.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.67, 106.09 and 47.61 is: 71.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.67 : 106.09 = 47.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.67/106.09 = 47.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.67x = 106.09 × 47.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.67x = 5,050.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,050.83/70.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.47

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