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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.05, 96.65 and 43.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.05, 96.65 and 43.84 is: 60.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.05 : 96.65 = 43.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.05/96.65 = 43.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.05x = 96.65 × 43.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.05x = 4,237.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,237.14/70.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.49

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