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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.06, 96.70 and 46.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.06, 96.70 and 46.77 is: 64.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.06 : 96.70 = 46.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.06/96.70 = 46.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.06x = 96.70 × 46.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.06x = 4,522.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,522.66/70.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.55

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