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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.04, 96.54 and 48.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.04, 96.54 and 48.26 is: 66.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.04 : 96.54 = 48.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.04/96.54 = 48.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.04x = 96.54 × 48.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.04x = 4,659.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,659.02/70.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.52

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