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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.87, 106.37 and 47.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.87, 106.37 and 47.66 is: 71.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.87 : 106.37 = 47.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.87/106.37 = 47.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.87x = 106.37 × 47.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.87x = 5,069.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,069.59/70.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.54

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