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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.09, 96.55 and 49.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.09, 96.55 and 49.33 is: 67.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.09 : 96.55 = 49.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.09/96.55 = 49.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.09x = 96.55 × 49.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.09x = 4,762.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,762.81/70.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.95

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