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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.09, 96.77 and 46.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.09, 96.77 and 46.81 is: 64.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.09 : 96.77 = 46.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.09/96.77 = 46.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.09x = 96.77 × 46.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.09x = 4,529.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,529.80/70.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.63

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