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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.29, 106.93 and 47.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.29, 106.93 and 47.23 is: 70.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.29 : 106.93 = 47.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.29/106.93 = 47.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.29x = 106.93 × 47.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.29x = 5,049.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,049.77/71.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.84

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