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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.35, 107.04 and 47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.35, 107.04 and 47 is: 70.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.35 : 107.04 = 47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.35/107.04 = 47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.35x = 107.04 × 47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.35x = 5,030.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,030.88/71.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.51

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