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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70, 96.63 and 44.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70, 96.63 and 44.14 is: 60.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70 : 96.63 = 44.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70/96.63 = 44.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70x = 96.63 × 44.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70x = 4,265.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,265.25/70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.93

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