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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.10, 96.71 and 49.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.10, 96.71 and 49.38 is: 68.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.10 : 96.71 = 49.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.10/96.71 = 49.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.10x = 96.71 × 49.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.10x = 4,774.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,774.93/70.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.12

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