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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.03, 96.68 and 46.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.03, 96.68 and 46.75 is: 64.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.03 : 96.68 = 46.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.03/96.68 = 46.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.03x = 96.68 × 46.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.03x = 4,519.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,519.31/70.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.54

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