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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.05, 96.59 and 45.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.05, 96.59 and 45.09 is: 62.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.05 : 96.59 = 45.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.05/96.59 = 45.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.05x = 96.59 × 45.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.05x = 4,355.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,355.02/70.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.17

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