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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.20, 106.68 and 47.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.20, 106.68 and 47.24 is: 70.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.20 : 106.68 = 47.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.20/106.68 = 47.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.20x = 106.68 × 47.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.20x = 5,039.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,039.56/71.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.78

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