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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.04, 96.68 and 45.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.04, 96.68 and 45.49 is: 62.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.04 : 96.68 = 45.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.04/96.68 = 45.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.04x = 96.68 × 45.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.04x = 4,397.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,397.26/70.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.79

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