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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.70, 105.84 and 47.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.70, 105.84 and 47.90 is: 71.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.70 : 105.84 = 47.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.70/105.84 = 47.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.70x = 105.84 × 47.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.70x = 5,070.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,070.00/70.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.72

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