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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.03, 96.61 and 45.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.03, 96.61 and 45.47 is: 62.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.03 : 96.61 = 45.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.03/96.61 = 45.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.03x = 96.61 × 45.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.03x = 4,392.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,392.86/70.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.73

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