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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.62, 107.32 and 47.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.62, 107.32 and 47.17 is: 70.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.62 : 107.32 = 47.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.62/107.32 = 47.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.62x = 107.32 × 47.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.62x = 5,062.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,062.28/71.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.68

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