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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.05, 96.69 and 48.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.05, 96.69 and 48.25 is: 66.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.05 : 96.69 = 48.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.05/96.69 = 48.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.05x = 96.69 × 48.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.05x = 4,665.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,665.05/70.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.60

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