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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70, 96.54 and 45.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70, 96.54 and 45.39 is: 62.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70 : 96.54 = 45.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70/96.54 = 45.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70x = 96.54 × 45.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70x = 4,381.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,381.95/70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.60

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