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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.11, 106.71 and 47.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.11, 106.71 and 47.22 is: 70.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.11 : 106.71 = 47.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.11/106.71 = 47.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.11x = 106.71 × 47.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.11x = 5,038.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,038.85/71.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.86

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