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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.05, 96.68 and 38.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.05, 96.68 and 38.97 is: 53.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.05 : 96.68 = 38.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.05/96.68 = 38.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.05x = 96.68 × 38.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.05x = 3,767.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,767.42/70.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.78

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