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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.91, 106.35 and 47.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.91, 106.35 and 47.99 is: 71.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.91 : 106.35 = 47.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.91/106.35 = 47.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.91x = 106.35 × 47.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.91x = 5,103.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,103.82/70.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.98

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