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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.35, 107.06 and 47.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.35, 107.06 and 47.25 is: 70.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.35 : 107.06 = 47.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.35/107.06 = 47.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.35x = 107.06 × 47.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.35x = 5,058.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,058.35/71.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.90

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