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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.02, 96.56 and 46.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.02, 96.56 and 46.70 is: 64.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.02 : 96.56 = 46.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.02/96.56 = 46.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.02x = 96.56 × 46.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.02x = 4,508.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,508.64/70.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.39

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