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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.89, 97.81 and 47.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.89, 97.81 and 47.62 is: 65.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.89 : 97.81 = 47.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.89/97.81 = 47.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.89x = 97.81 × 47.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.89x = 4,656.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,656.99/70.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.70

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