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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.15, 106.79 and 47.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.15, 106.79 and 47.16 is: 70.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.15 : 106.79 = 47.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.15/106.79 = 47.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.15x = 106.79 × 47.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.15x = 5,035.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,035.98/71.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.78

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