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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.18, 106.64 and 47.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.18, 106.64 and 47.06 is: 70.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.18 : 106.64 = 47.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.18/106.64 = 47.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.18x = 106.64 × 47.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.18x = 5,018.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,018.48/71.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.50

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