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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.03, 96.68 and 42.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.03, 96.68 and 42.41 is: 58.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.03 : 96.68 = 42.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.03/96.68 = 42.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.03x = 96.68 × 42.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.03x = 4,099.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,099.72/70.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.54

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