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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.02, 96.61 and 42.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.02, 96.61 and 42.39 is: 58.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.02 : 96.61 = 42.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.02/96.61 = 42.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.02x = 96.61 × 42.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.02x = 4,095.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,095.30/70.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.49

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