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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.70, 98.91 and 47.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.70, 98.91 and 47.15 is: 65.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.70 : 98.91 = 47.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.70/98.91 = 47.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.70x = 98.91 × 47.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.70x = 4,663.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,663.11/71.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.04

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