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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.06, 96.61 and 45.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.06, 96.61 and 45.46 is: 62.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.06 : 96.61 = 45.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.06/96.61 = 45.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.06x = 96.61 × 45.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.06x = 4,391.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,391.89/70.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.69

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